32A-27-2: Definitions.

As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act:

A. "at risk of being placed" means conditions within a child's family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;

B. "client" means:

(1) an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act [Chapter 32A, Article 26 NMSA 1978];

(2) a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or

(3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;

C. "commission" means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of family representation and advocacy;

D. "director" means the director of the office of family representation and advocacy; and

E. "office" means the office of family representation and advocacy.