Section 532-C. Notice to parent; return of runaway youth to parent; alternative living arrangements

1. The staff of the program  shall,  to
  the  maximum  extent  possible,  preferably within twenty-four hours but
  within no more than seventy-two hours following  the  youth's  admission
  into  the  program,  notify  such  runaway  youth's  parent, guardian or
  custodian of his or  her  physical  and  emotional  condition,  and  the
  circumstances  surrounding  the runaway youth's presence at the program,
  unless there are compelling circumstances why the  parent,  guardian  or
  custodian should not be so notified. Where such circumstances exist, the
  runaway   program   director  or  his  designee  shall  either  file  an
  appropriate petition in the family court, refer the youth to  the  local
  social  services  district,  or  in  instances where abuse or neglect is
  suspected, report such case pursuant to title six of article six of  the
  social services law.
    2.  Where  custody  of  the youth upon leaving the approved program is
  assumed by a  relative  or  other  person,  other  than  the  parent  or
  guardian,  the  staff  of  the  program  shall  so  notify the parent or
  guardian as soon as practicable after the  release  of  the  youth.  The
  officers, directors or employees of an approved runaway program shall be
  immune  from  any  civil or criminal liability for or arising out of the
  release  of  a  runaway  or  homeless  youth  to  a  relative  or  other
  responsible person other than a parent or guardian.