As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act:A. 'at risk of being placed' means conditions within a child's family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;B. 'client' means:(1) an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act [Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978]; (2) a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or(3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;C. 'commission' means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of family representation and advocacy;D. 'director' means the director of the office of family representation and advocacy; andE. 'office' means the office of family representation and advocacy.History: Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 2 was not enacted as part of the Children's Code, but was compiled there for the convenience of the user.Effective dates. : Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 2 was not enacted as part of the Children's Code, but was compiled there for the convenience of the user.Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 51 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2022, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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