In re Gravina

Orders of the Family Court, New York County (Dembitz, J.), dated January 22,1982 (in the case of Gravina and Robinson) and as amended June 3,1982 (in the case of Rodriguez), reversed, on the law, and the matters remanded for further proceedings, without costs. These cases involve attempts to formalize (Gravina/Robinson) and extend (Rodriguez) de facto foster care relationships. Each of the children resides with a relative, either because of the death or disappearance of the parent or at the parent’s request. Such relatives are entitled to public assistance for providing foster care where…