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Information about the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy and the Oversight Commission’s meetings can be located at the OFRA webpage
The Family Representation Commission concluded its work in December of 2022 upon the launch of OFRA.
Family Representation Commission
The Family Representation Commission ended December of 2022 following the realization of its goals through the creation of the adjunct executive agency “The Office of Family Representation and Advocacy”. The Family Representation Commission was initially established by the Order of the New Mexico Supreme Court on October 23, 2020 and its dedicated members helped initiate changes to improve the quality of legal representation provided to children and parents in abuse and neglect cases. Prior to its conclusion the materials and information gathered by the commission was transfered to the OFRA Oversight Commission.
Resources and Reference Material
Representation Models, Quality Representation and Direct Representation
NACC updated 2021 State Models of Children’s Legal Representation
ABA Standards of Practice for Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Cases
Family Justice Initiative “Advocacy” Attribute 1-6