NM Child First is proud to parter with EXPLORA! to provide families and children in care COVID-SAFE learning opportunities at EXPLORA during the Pandemic.
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New Mexico Child First Network proudly runs two Facebook groups for families impacted by foster care and the child welfare system. We are proud of our milestone to reach more than 450 families in all corners and regions of the state.
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New Mexico Child First joined CASA NM Kids Matter to support families in care with back-to-school supplies and books from our partnership with FirstBook!
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Donation Request: In Memoriam, Rose Ostrovitz. Thank you.
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New Mexico Child First is honored and humbled to be the grant recipient from ABQ Involved for their your July 2020 efforts!!! THANK Y-O-U for supporting children and families impacted by the foster care system in New Mexico! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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Celebrated in June each year, National Reunification Month recognizes the people and efforts around the country that help families to stay together.
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NM Child First Network is proud to have donated more than 250 masks for frontline worker and youth at CYFD during the ongoing crisis and pandemic.
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New Mexico Child First Network joined more than 40-state based organizations of foster and kinship families to write to Congress and highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on foster families and the children they are caring for.
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Did you know, May is National Foster Care Appreciation Month! Let’s celebrate all of our families!
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families.
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Going crazy during COVID-19? Join NM Child First and “Twerkout by Lynnea” for our first ever “Dance the Sillies Out” Facebook live living room dance party!
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New Mexico Child First Network has partnered with First Book during COVID-19 to provide books for families in care in New Mexico impacted by this devastating crisis.
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Maralyn Beck, founder of the Albuquerque-based New Mexico Child First Network and a foster parent, said, “This possibly is the greatest and one of most important bills our Legislature passed in 2020 to improve the state of child welfare in New Mexico.”
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New Mexico Child First Network has brought together more than 500 families impacted by foster care. This week we have coordinated a 20+ person meal train for a grieving family in need.
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Holiday potluck! Join us!
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