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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 32A - Children's Code » Article 18 - Training for Cultural Recognition

Section 32A-18-1 – Cultural recognition.

A. A person who serves as a judge, prosecutor, child’s attorney, guardian ad litem, treatment guardian, court appointed attorney, court appointed special advocate, foster parent, mental health commissioner or mental health treatment service provider for a child subject to an abuse or neglect petition, a family in need of services petition or a mental health […]

Section 32A-18-2 – Coordination of training.

The department shall coordinate the training required pursuant to the provisions of Section 32-18-1 [32A-18-1] NMSA 1978. History: 1978 Comp., § 32A-18-2, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 77, § 225.

Section 32A-18-4 – Cultural awareness; culturally appropriate placements.

A. An Indian child placed in foster care, preadoptive placement, adoptive placement or a secure facility shall be allowed to maintain the child’s cultural ties and shall be permitted to participate in activities that strengthen cultural awareness. B. An Indian child placed in a secure facility shall be permitted to participate in activities that strengthen […]