Form 10-901. Fostering connections petition.

[For use with Rule 10-801 NMRA] STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF_________________________ ____________________JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE CHILDREN’S COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO ex rel. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT In the Matter of ______________________, an Eligible Adult. No. ____________ FOSTERING CONNECTIONS PETITION The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), by its children’s court attorney, states: 1. [Name] was born on ____________________________. 2. [Name’s] residence is _____________________ County. 3. [Name] has entered into a voluntary services and support agreement with CYFD on [date]. The voluntary services and support agreement, filed separately, is incorporated herein by reference. 4. The voluntary services and support agreement is in the best interests of [name]. 5. The transition plan developed between [name] and CYFD meets the requirements of the Fostering Connections Act, Sections 32A-26-1 to -12 NMSA 1978. The transition plan, filed separately, is incorporated herein by reference. CYFD therefore requests: 1. A hearing be held within ninety (90) days of the filing of the petition to determine if the voluntary services and support agreement is in the best interest of [name] and if the transition plan meets the requirements of the Fostering Connections Act. 2. The court order such other relief as the court deems just and proper. ______________________________ Children’s Court Attorney ______________________________ Address ______________________________ Telephone number