New York Consolidated Laws, Social Services Law - SOS § 410-i. Rates and admission of children

1. An eligible borrower shall, with the approval of the commissioner, fix a schedule of rates to be charged parents, guardians or other persons having legal custody of the child and to social services officials or other authorized agencies for the facilities and services provided by the eligible borrower pursuant to this title.  The commissioner upon his own motion, or upon application by the eligible borrower or lienholder may vary the amount of such charge from time to time so as to secure, together with all other income of the eligible borrower pledged, assigned or otherwise made available to the agency, sufficient income to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments by the said eligible borrower of all expenses, including fixed charges, sinking funds and reserves.

2. The facilities and services to be provided by the eligible borrower pursuant to this title shall be available to all children in need thereof.