N.Y. Social Services Law § 458-M
* 1. As used in this title, the term "family support services programs" shall mean a program established pursuant to this title to provide community-based supportive services to children and families with the goal of preventing a child from being adjudicated a person in need of supervision and help prevent the out of home placements of such youth or preventing a petition from being filed under article seven of the family court act. * NB Effective until December 29, 2022 * 1. As used in this title, the term "family support services programs" shall mean a program established pursuant to this title to provide community-based supportive services to children and families with the goal of (i) preventing a child from being adjudicated a person in need of supervision and help prevent the out of home placements of such youth or (ii) preventing a petition from being filed under article seven of the family court act, or (iii) to help reduce future interaction with the juvenile justice and/or child welfare system for children under twelve years of age, who do not fall under the definition of juvenile delinquent pursuant to paragraph (ii) of subdivision one of section 301.2 of the family court act and whose behavior, but for their age would bring them within the jurisdiction of the family court pursuant to article three of the family court act. * NB Effective December 29, 2022
2. Family support services programs shall provide comprehensive services to such children and their families, either directly or through referrals with partner agencies, including, but not limited to: