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Supervisor Attorney – Albuquerque

This position exists to provide day-to-day supervisory support for staff attorneys, and other legal support staff, under the Legal Division to ensure the highest quality legal representation for those involved in New Mexico’s child welfare system.

For more information about this role and to apply, click here.

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Attorney – Albuquerque

The Attorney position will provide legal representation for children, youth, eligible adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject of, or who are at risk of being the subject of, abuse or neglect proceedings, Families in Need of Court Ordered Services (FINCOS) proceedings of Fostering Connections proceedings. This includes proceedings for the termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings, or other abuse/neglect, FINCOS, or Fostering Connections proceedings designated by the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy.

For more information about this role and to apply, click here.

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Family Peer Support Navigator – Albuquerque

The Family Peer Support Navigator (FPSN) plays a crucial role in supporting families involved in the child and family welfare system by connecting them with essential services, advocating for their needs, and guiding them through the legal and case management process. This position focuses on providing case management and peer support by helping families understand and navigate court-ordered case plans, coordinating services, and ensuring access to necessary resources. Additionally, the navigator serves as an advocate and mentor, supporting parents in meetings, court hearings, and service provider visits while offering emotional support and empowerment.

For more information about this role and to apply, click here.

 

 

You can view/search other State of New Mexico job postings on the State Personnel website.

Request for Information (RFI)

OFRA has a Request for Information (RFI) for Legal Case Management software. To view the RFI, click here.

RFI Questions and Answers: Click Here

 

Requests for Proposals

There are currently no requests for proposals.

 

Free Food Resources

Families around the state can find free food (boxes, pantries, and meals) by clicking on the following.

 

In the Albuquerque Metro/Central NM area

 

Statewide

The Family Justice Initiative (FJI) congratulates OFRA on its opening!

The Family Justice Initiative is a national collaborative of children’s attorneys, parents’ attorneys, educators, researchers, national policy advocates, and lived experience experts who share a common goal: to increase access to high-quality legal representation for children and parents in child welfare cases.

Read full article here.