Terms Used In N.Y. Social Services Law 472-N

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

In all cases under this article where children shall come under the care, custody or control of said corporation, the age of such children shall, so far as said corporation is concerned, be prima facie deemed and taken to be correct as stated in the written surrender of the parent or guardian, or the order of placement or commitment by a family court, or in the transfer or placement by any agency at the time of placement, admission or commitment.