Update: Tebria (our granddaughter) called today. we have an address and cell phone number. I guess for now we wait and see what happens. I wonder if the woman friend she's staying with knows about the HIV. Seems unlikely to me.
Seems I came in a little late to this but you had asked about the child welfare laws in NY. Although I don't think that will apply because it will probably depend on the state that you're in, here's a list of some handy links: