New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 8 - CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES
Section 8.8.2.8 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.8.2.8

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

The protective services division is New Mexico's officially designated child welfare agency, responsible for providing child protective services to individuals and families.

A. PSD shall be responsible for administering and supervising the state of New Mexico's child welfare services plan pursuant to Section 422(a) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 622(a), and the agency responsible for the state plans under Title IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act and the social services block grant program pursuant to Title XX.

B. The protective services division shall maintain community based offices and maintains a toll free number that is posted in protective services division offices. Access to emergency protective services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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