N.M. Admin. Code § 8.10.2.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 8.10.2.8 - PURPOSE OF INTAKE SERVICES

The purpose of child protective services intake is to:

A. receive reports of alleged child abuse or neglect;

B. determine if the situation reported may constitute abuse or neglect as defined by the Children's Code, Subsection B of Section 32A-4-2 and Subsection E of Section 32A-4 NMSA 1978;

C. determine if an investigation by PSD and a referral to another agency is warranted;

D. determine if a referral to the New Mexico family resource connection (NMFRC) program is warranted; and

E. receive reports of incidents involving children in placements and determine if such reports warrant an investigation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.10.2.8

8.10.2.8 NMAC - Rp, 8.10.2.8 NMAC, 03/31/10; A, 02/29/12, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/25/2021