Advocacy Inc.
ATTORNEYS
Guardians ad Litem & Youth Attorneys
...for children in foster care
Advocacy Inc. provides Guardians ad Litem and Youth Attorneys to represent children
in foster care under a contract with the New Mexico Office of Family Representation and Advocacy.
These children are victims of abuse and neglect because of the inability of their parents to provide them
with a safe home environment.
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The Guardian ad Litem or Youth Attorney represents the child until returned home or they are
adopted. It is well-documented that abused children are at a high risk for becoming adult abusers.
Our goal is to support interventions that could change the course of that child’s life.
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We recruit New Mexico attorneys who are interested in helping children by providing legal services
as set forth by statute. Each attorney completes training;, is assigned a mentor, and participates in
regular training and meetings. Caseloads vary.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTORNEY APPLICANTS
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Two years practicing law
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Experience working with children or advocating for children’s rights
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Desire to improve the lives of abused and neglected children.
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Interested in becoming a Guardian ad Litem or Youth Attorney?
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LEGAL RESEARCH Online
New Mexico Supreme Court Law Library
New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC)
New Mexico Chapter 32-Children’s code [Repealed].
New Mexico Chapter 32A-Children’s Code.
SectionA-1-7 Guardian ad litem; powers and duties.
SectionA-1-7.1 Child’s attorney; powers and duties.
New Mexico Government
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