N.M. Admin. Code § 8.10.8.9

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

Section 8.10.8.9 - SAFETY ASSESSMENT IN PERMANENCY PLANNING

A. The overriding concern throughout the life of a permanency planning case shall be the safety of the child. PSD shall be responsible for the continued assessment of the child's safety until case closure and shall determine:

(1) whether or not the responsibilities for care and protection of the child have been met by the parent, guardian or custodian; and

(2) if the child can safely return home to the parent, guardian or custodian.

B. PSD shall be responsible for assessing the child's safety during visitation with the parent, guardian, custodian or other family members, including the child's current living situation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.10.8.9

8.10.8.9 NMAC - Rp, 8.10.8.9 NMAC, 11/15/05, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 18, September 29, 2015, eff. 9/29/2015