Documents

Final Settlement Agreement

• Kevin S. Final Settlement Agreement

Co-Neutral Reports

Co-Neutral Correspondence

• Sept. 27 2022 Co-Neutrals’ Follow up From Site Visit and Recommendations Letter
• Sept. 18 2023 Co-Neutrals’ Follow Up From Site Visit Letter
• Jan. 26 2024 Co-Neutrals’ Follow Up From Site Visit Letter
• Feb. 23 2024 Co-Neutrals’ CAP Implementation Memo
• Feb. 23 2024 Co-Neutrals’ CAP Implementation Memo – Attachment 1
• Feb. 23 2024 Co-Neutrals’ CAP Implementation Memo – Attachment 2
• Feb. 18, 2025 Co-Neutrals’ Letter on Commission

Data Validation Plans

• State of New Mexico Kevin S. Settlement Data Validation Plan 2022
• State of New Mexico Kevin S. Settlement Data Validation Plan 2024

Arbitration

• Plaintiffs’ Notice of Arbitration to CYFD and HSD
• Plaintiffs’ Motion re: Standard of Review
• Plaintiffs’ Motion re: Performance Standard
• Defendants’ Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion re: Standard of Review
• Defendants’ Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion re: Performance Standard
• Plaintiffs’ Amended Notice of Arbitration
• Plaintiffs’ Opening Brief
• Defendants’ Opening Brief
• Arbitrator’s Decision on Motions re: Standard of Review and Performance Standard
• Plaintiffs’ Response Brief
• Defendants’ Response Brief
• Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine
• Plaintiffs’ Post-Trial Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
• Plaintiffs’ Closing Argument
• Defendants’ Post-Trial Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
• Defendants’ Closing Argument
• Arbitrator’s Decision
• Arbitrator’s Remedial Order No. 1
• Kevin S. Plaintiffs’ Arbitration Report
• Arbitrator’s Remedial Order No. 2

Kevin S. Pilot Recommendations

• 2024 Dona Ana Pilot Recommendations to CYFD and HSD
• 2024 Dona Ana Pilot Recommendations Graphic
• 2024 San Juan Pilot Recommendations to CYFD

Reports from CYFD and HSD

• Kevin S. Settlement Agreement 2020 Baseline Report
• Kevin S. Baseline Report: Quantitative Monitoring Outcomes
• Kevin S. Settlement Agreement May 31, 2021, Commitments Baseline Report   
• Kevin S. Settlement Agreement August 1, 2021, Commitments Progress Report        
• Kevin S. Settlement Agreement August 1, 2022 Annual Report
• Kevin S. Settlement Agreement August 1, 2022 Annual Report Exhibits

Find more documents on New Mexico’s Children, Youth & Families Department Website HERE.

Trauma-responsive System of Care

New Mexico Crisis Assessment Tool 2021 Reference Guide

New Mexico Crisis Assessment Tool Rating Sheet

Placements

Youth Bill of Rights     

Resource Family Bill of Rights and Grievance Process

Icebreaker Meetings & Non-Traditional Placements and Temporary Stays—New Procedures

 Child Visit Guidance

Program Instruction Guideline 06-2021-#11: County Office Manager Approvals for Placement with Non-Relative Resource Families

Indian Child Welfare Act

 ICWA Guidance Memorandum

 ICWA 30-Day Review of Placements

Behavioral Health Services

Psychotropic Medication Procedure

Provider Guidance for High Fidelity Wraparound Services

Progress Report — High Fidelity Wraparound