Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the appellant's contention, the Family Court had the authority to initially place him, without his consent, with the Dutchess County Commissioner of Social Services for a period beyond his 18th birthday (see Family Ct Act § 714 [a]; § 756 [a] [i]; [b]; Matter of Matthew L.,
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