Bill > HB341

This bill requires the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to issue identification cards to licensed foster parents, with the exception of those holding provisional or temporary licenses. The purpose of these identification cards is to provide a formal means for licensed foster parents to verify their status as authorized care providers when they are taking care of children or youth who are in the custody of the department. By creating this new section in the Children's Code, the bill aims to give foster parents an official form of identification that can help them in various situations where they might need to demonstrate their legal role in caring for foster children, such as medical appointments, school interactions, or other administrative processes. The identification card serves as a tangible recognition of their licensed status and can help facilitate smoother interactions in contexts where the foster parent's legal authority might need to be quickly established.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=341&year=25