Court Improvement Project Booklets


The New Mexico Court Improvement Project writes and publishes a number of booklets for youth, foster parents, biological parents, judges, attorneys, social workers, clinicians, child advocates, and others who work with children and families. To order printed booklets, please contact Kristen Frueh at the Administrative Office of the Courts, 827-4795, aockrf@nmcourts.gov. These booklets may be downloaded in 8 ½ X 11 format from this site by clicking on the title.

Abuelos y Sus Nieta Booklet

Abuelos y Sus Nietos: Grandparents & Their Grandchildren - A Brief Guide to the Laws of New Mexico

Advocacy & Legal Representation in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases - The Roles of Guardians ad Litem, Youth Attorneys, Respondent Attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Citizen Review Boards

Advocacy - Asistencia y Representation Legal

Away From Home: Children & Youth Living Apart from their Parents - Guardianship and Other Options for Family and Friends Caring for Children and Youth

Ensuring the Well-Being of Children in Foster Care - What's Needed and What You Can Do about It - A Resource for Judges, Attorneys, Social Workers, Service Providers, Child Advocates, and Others Who Work with Children and Families

Going to Court - Visitia al Tribubal

Going to Court: When and How a Foster Parent Can Help - A Guide for Foster Parents and Other Caregivers About Participating in Court Hearings

Handbook for Parents - Manual Para Padres

Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases - What You Need to Know about the Court Process and the People Helping You with Your Case

Mediacion

Mediation: Why Should You Go? What Should You Say? - A Guide for Parents about Participating in Mediation

Planning for Your Children - A Resource to Help You Plan for Your Children While You are in Jail or Prison

Preserving Connections - Como Ayudar a Ninos y Jovenes a Desarrolar y Mantener Vinculos

Preserving Connections - Helping Children and Youth Develop and Maintain Connections

Preserving Native American Families in New Mexico: The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Adoption and Safe Families Act - A Resource for Judges, Attorneys, Social Workers, Child Advocates, and Others Who Work with Children and Families

Stepping Up - Como Ocuparse de Cuidado de un Menor

Stepping Up to Care for a Child - Services and Support for Grandparents and Other Caregivers

Transition to Adulthood - A Guide for Those Who Work with Youth in the Foster Care System

Understanding the Abuse and Neglect System - Aspectos Basicos del Sistema Legal Respecto a Negligencia y Maltrato de Menores

Understanding the Child Abuse and Neglect Legal System - A Resource for School Staff, Service Providers, Law Enforcement, Foster Parents, Advocates and Others Who Work With Children and Families

What's Going On? A Coloring Booklet for Children in Foster Care