§ 344. Responsibility. 1. Each social services district shall be
responsible for providing family assistance, under this title, to
persons eligible therefor who reside in its territory. Temporary
absence, within or without the state, of such persons from such
territory, except as otherwise provided, shall not affect their
eligibility for such aid.

2. Aid shall be construed to include services, particularly those
services which may be necessary for each child in the light of the
particular home conditions and his or her other needs.

3. Each social services district shall administer the aid, care and
services provided under this title, in accordance with state and federal
requirements.