Section 1086. Purpose

The purpose of this article is to establish uniform
  procedures for permanency hearings for all children who  are  placed  in
  foster  care  pursuant  to  section  three  hundred fifty-eight-a, three
  hundred  eighty-four  or  three  hundred  eighty-four-a  of  the  social
  services  law  or  pursuant  to  section  one  thousand  twenty-two, one
  thousand twenty-seven, or one thousand fifty-two of this  act;  children
  who are directly placed with a relative pursuant to section one thousand
  seventeen  or  one thousand fifty-five of this act; and children who are
  freed for adoption. It is meant to provide children placed out of  their
  homes  timely  and  effective  judicial review that promotes permanency,
  safety and well-being in their lives.