New York Consolidated Laws, Executive Law - EXC § 510-a. Conditional release

(a) [Eff. until March 31, 2028, pursuant to L.2012, c. 57, pt. G, subpt. B, § 7.  See, also, par. (a) below.] If, in the opinion of the office of children and family services, there is no suitable parent, relative or guardian to whom a youth can be conditionally released, and suitable care cannot otherwise be secured, the division may conditionally release such youth to the care of an authorized agency established pursuant to section three hundred seventy-one of the social services law or any other suitable person;  provided that where such suitable person has no legal relationship with the juvenile, the office shall advise such person of the procedures for obtaining custody or guardianship of the juvenile.

(a) [Eff. March 31, 2028, pursuant to L.2012, c. 57, pt. G, subpt. B, § 7.  See, also, par. (a) above.] If, in the opinion of the division, there is no suitable parent, relative or guardian to whom a youth can be conditionally released, and suitable care cannot otherwise be secured, the division may conditionally release such youth to the care of an authorized agency established pursuant to section three hundred seventy-one of the social services law or any other suitable person.

(b) The division may provide clothing, other necessities and services for any conditionally released youth, as may be required, including medical care and services not provided to such youth as medical assistance for needy persons pursuant to title eleven of article five of the social services law.

(c) If the youth so released is subject to article sixty-five of the education law or elects to participate in an educational program leading to a high school diploma, the youth shall be enrolled in a school or educational program leading to a high school diploma following release, or, if such release occurs during the summer recess, upon the commencement of the next school term.  If the youth so released is not subject to article sixty-five of the education law and does not elect to participate in an educational program leading to a high school diploma, steps shall be taken to the extent possible to facilitate the youth's gainful employment or enrollment in a vocational program following release.