Establishes a waiver program allowing domestic violence victims to stay at shelters longer than 180 days.

New York A09005 amends the social services law to create a waiver program for domestic violence residential programs. These programs can apply to the Office of Children and Family Services for a waiver to allow victims to stay at the shelter for more than 180 days if they cannot move to safe alternative housing. The waiver request must include details about the circumstances, the requested length of stay, and how it will affect service provision. The office reviews and decides on the waiver within two business days. The waiver does not affect reimbursement for emergency shelter.

Establishes a waiver program allowing domestic violence victims to stay at shelters longer than 180 days.

New York A09005 amends the social services law to create a waiver program for domestic violence residential programs. These programs can apply to the Office of Children and Family Services for a waiver to allow victims to stay at the shelter for more than 180 days if they cannot move to safe alternative housing. The waiver request must include details about the circumstances, the requested length of stay, and how it will affect service provision. The office reviews and decides on the waiver within two business days. The waiver does not affect reimbursement for emergency shelter.