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- EIN 85-0354799
- (505) 266-3166
- 6301 4th St Nw Ste 3 Los Ranchos NM 87107-5860 USA
- www.nmadvocacy.org
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Causes: Civil Rights
Mission: To promote the interest of at-risk children in new mexico by providing legal advocacy and other support services.
Programs: Gal/ya contract aoc provides attorneys to represent children in foster care as guardians ad litem and youth attorneys. These children are the subject of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and in the custody of the nm children, youth, and families department in the second judicial district of the state of new mexico. Contract attorneys represent the best interest and expressed wishes of the child clients during the judicial process to protect their statutory rights, safety, and help guide a proper course of action. In 2017, the organization provided 2,242 professional hours of legal representation for 855 children in 522 cases.
mental health contract provides attorneys for mental health advisements under the nm state mental health code to children under the age of 14 who are voluntarily admitted to a residential treatment center. Contract attorneys evaluate and advise children as to their rights and take appropriate actions. In 2017, the organization provided 1,928 professional hours for 810 legal advisements for children under the age of 14.
the nm guardianship project is a program that provides direct legal services to low income individuals and families involved in legal guardianship and adoption cases in new mexico. The organization also provides information, referral, training, and forms to the public by phone, email, internet, and in their office. Advocacy provides powers of attorney, caregiver's affidavits, and free notary service through their web site and their office during regular office hours.