N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 472-k

§ 472-k. Placement of children in care of corporation; effect of\nplacement. The family court may commit or place in said corporation,\nwith its consent, any child adjudicated to be a juvenile delinquent or a\nperson in need of supervision. Such commitment or placement in said\ncorporation shall be to the custody and control thereof for the period\nprovided in the order of commitment or placement.\n