New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 10 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Part 9 - YOUTH SERVICES
Section 8.10.9.10 - INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSESSMENT

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.10.9.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. All youth age 14 and older in PSD custody shall complete the initial independent living assessment (IL assessment) with his or her PPW.

B. The initial IL assessment consists of two components:

(1) the Casey life skills assessment; and

(2) a current psychosocial history focused on the youth's strengths and goals.

C. The PPW shall prepare a written summary of the IL assessment. A copy of the IL assessment and summary are provide to the youth and his or her foster care provider.

D. A re-assessment shall be conducted every 18 months until the youth is dismissed from custody or ages out of foster care. The PPW may conduct or a youth may request a re-assessment at any time.

E.PSD shall complete a screening to determine whether a referral for adult protective services shall be warranted for youth age 16 and older.

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