New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 10 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Part 9 - YOUTH SERVICES
Section 8.10.9.16 - TRANSITION PLAN
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.Pursuant to the New Mexico Children's Code, Section 32A-4-25.2 A, B and C NMSA 1978, a written individualized transition plan shall be developed collaboratively with the participants present at the YTM.
B. The transition plan shall identify a youth's needs, strengths and goals in the areas of safety, housing, education, employment or income, health and mental health, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services. The plan shall identify activities, responsibilities and timeframes to address the goals specified in the transition plan.
C. Pursuant to the New Mexico Children's Code, Section 32A-4-25.2 B and C NMSA 1978, PSD shall present the transition plan to the court at the first hearing scheduled after the child's 17th birthday. The court shall order the transition plan for the child. The transition plan approved by the court shall be reviewed at every subsequent review and permanency hearing.
D. The YTS shall review and update the youth's transition plan with the youth at least once, one month prior to the youth's 18th birthday.