# 8.10.6.8 NMAC: Section 8. Purpose Of In-Home Services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** 8.10.6.8 NMAC
- **Heading:** Section 8. Purpose Of In-Home Services
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NMAC / Title 8 (SOCIAL SERVICES) / Chapter 10 (CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES) / Part 6 (IN-HOME SERVICES) / Section 8

## Text

A. The purpose of IHS is to promote the safety of children and reduce the risk of the recurrence of abuse or neglect of children by their parents, guardians or custodians without the intervention of the courts. B. A child may not be determined to be safe or conditionally safe solely on the basis of the provision of IHS.

## Nearby sections

- [8.10.6.1 NMAC Section 1. Issuing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S1.md)
- [8.10.6.2 NMAC Section 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S2.md)
- [8.10.6.3 NMAC Section 3. Statutory Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S3.md)
- [8.10.6.5 NMAC Section 5. Effective Date](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S5.md)
- [8.10.6.6 NMAC Section 6. Objective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S6.md)
- [8.10.6.7 NMAC Section 7. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S7.md)
- [8.10.6.8 NMAC Section 8. Purpose Of In-Home Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S8.md)
- [8.10.6.9 NMAC Section 9. Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S9.md)
- [8.10.6.10 NMAC Section 10. Foster Care Candidacy Determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S10.md)
- [8.10.6.11 NMAC Section 11. Case Transfer To In-Home Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S11.md)
- [8.10.6.12 NMAC Section 12. Duration Of Service Delivery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S12.md)
- [8.10.6.13 NMAC Section 13. Provision Of Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S13.md)
- [8.10.6.14 NMAC Section 14. Family Contact](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S14.md)
- [8.10.6.15 NMAC Section 15. In-Home Family Assessment, Safety And Family Plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SREGS_NM_T8_C10_P6_S15.md)

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