ABSTRACT
Immigration—specifically, the migration of families between the United States and the United Mexican States—claims a significant piece of New Mexico’s history. Recently national attention has focused on the impact on families of this migration and the resulting outcomes This article outlines the immigration issues experienced by families touching the New Mexico child welfare system, including the challenges created in the intersection of child welfare and migration from the perspective of a border state; the application of national recommendations for child welfare practice and achievements; and ongoing work aimed at enhancing response and intervention with immigrant families. This article also highlights the policies adopted and the partnerships involving child protection agencies and advocates on both sides of the New Mexico/Mexico border that have forged to meet the needs of the children and families.
