New Mexico § 32A-28-24 Transition services

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-28-24 — Transition services

New Mexico § 32A-28-24

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 28Indian Family Protection

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-28-24 (2026).

Text

A.Prior to an Indian child's reaching seventeen years of age, the department shall meet with the Indian child, the Indian child's tribe, the Indian child's attorney and others of the Indian child's choosing, including biological family members, to develop a transition plan. The department shall assist the Indian child in identifying and planning to meet the Indian child's needs after the Indian child's eighteenth birthday, including maintenance of culture, housing, education, employment or income, health and mental health, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services.

B.The Indian child's tribe shall be included in developing the transition plan and shall be provided a copy of the transition plan prior to the presentation of the plan to the court pursuant to the Indian

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A. Prior to an Indian child's reaching seventeen years of age, the department shall meet with the Indian child, the Indian child's tribe, the Indian child's attorney and others of the Indian child's choosing, including biological family members, to develop a transition plan. The department shall assist the Indian child in identifying and planning to meet the Indian child's needs after the Indian child's eighteenth birthday, including maintenance of culture, housing, education, employment or income, health and mental health, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services. B. The Indian child's tribe shall be included in developing the transition plan and shall be provided a copy of the transition plan prior to the presentation of the plan to the court pursuant to the Indian Family Protection Act.