Public Benefits Legal Advocates
Public Benefits Legal Advocates supports New Mexico youth and adults living with disabilities by funding legal services to help them successfully obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Funder: New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department
Due Dates: December 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST (Proposal deadline)
Summary: Supports legal services helping New Mexico youth and adults living with disabilities successfully obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Key Information: This is a competitively negotiated services contract; RFP #27-690-5000-37005 on CYFD Bonfire is the controlling document.
Description
The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) seeks proposals for the Public Benefits Legal Advocates Project. The opportunity supports legal services for New Mexico youth and adults living with disabilities, with the specific goal of helping them successfully obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
CYFD intends to establish a contract through competitive negotiations. The work centers on legal assistance with access to this public benefit, rather than general disability services. The department publishes the opportunity through its procurement portal, where the full RFP governs the requirements and dates.
