The purpose of the Child Placement Agency Licensing Act is to facilitate the licensing of child placement agencies for the placement of abused, neglected, dependent or homeless children in a stable and loving environment where a healthy and normal parent-child relationship may exist between the foster or adoptive parent and the child.
History: Laws 1981, ch. 171, ยง 2.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 7A - Child Placement Agency Licensing
Section 40-7A-1 - Short title.
Section 40-7A-3 - Definitions.
Section 40-7A-4 - Licensing; rules; application for license.
Section 40-7A-6 - Revocation or suspension of license; notice; reinstatement; appeal.