A. The 'office of family representation and advocacy' is created as an adjunct agency pursuant to Section 9-1-6 NMSA 1978 and shall be overseen by the commission.B. The office shall:(1) work closely with the children, youth and families department to leverage federal funding pursuant to Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; and(2) appoint, compensate, evaluate and retain attorneys and other staff to provide legal representation for eligible adults under the Fostering Connections Act [Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978] and for children and parents, custodians or guardians whose children are, or are at risk of being placed, in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department.History: Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 3 was not enacted as part of the Children's Code, but was compiled there for the convenience of the user.Cross references. — For the federal Social Security Act, see 42 U.S.C.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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