We are hard at work in our efforts to improve foster care for those who are impacted by the system. There are several priority pieces of legislation we are following including: HB202, HB158, SB242, HB284, and SB395.
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Presented by Pegasus Legal Services for Children, Lily Hofstra resident educational attorney, will present an overview on all educational rights every student in NM is entitled to, and answer any questions parents and care givers might have in order to best advocate and care for your child.
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Thanks to a grant from New Mexico Foundation "Vecino, Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund", New Mexico Child First Network is proud to present "DINNER IS ON US" Saturday, February 27th 2021.
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Please join Amanda Aragon and NewMexicoKidsCAN for a training and discussion on how to navigate overwhelming choices in education -- which, now, more than ever feels critical to individual student success.
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FEBRUARY 28TH, 3PM - 4PM
Film, discussion, and performance:
”R.A.W. Tuba”: The Power of Overcoming, Resilience & Determination
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Last year, we were able to donate 500+ books to kids in foster care through a partnership with First Book. This year, we are trying to double or triple that goal. Join us.
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Talk to or just listen to other foster parents as we explore current joys and challenges we are facing. Leave feeling understood and supported. Mingle with other foster parents in your area. Exchange information and make respite plans. This class is FREE for foster parents.
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Join NMCFN on Tuesday 9 at 10AM for this training. The New Mexico Black Central Organizing Committee is working to pass the CROWN Act in New Mexico this legislative session. Panelists will discuss the history of race based hair discrimination, important considerations for young Black children and youth's natural hair, and the protections afforded them in the CROWN Act.
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New Mexico Child First Network is pleased to bring this exclusive training opportunity presented by Facebook to help interested child welfare advocates learn directly from Facebook how to better utilize Facebook platform as an advocacy tool. To RSVP, please email maralyn@nmchildfirst.org
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Meet Abby Hills. Abigail is our new intern here at New Mexico Child First Network. She is a current student at the University of New Mexico, and is working toward graduating with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Spanish as well as with her Master’s degree in Business.
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FEBRUARY 22ND, 6PM-7PM
TRAINING: “Growing Generations: One Family's Journey Through Foster Care"
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TRAINING: Roots Summer Leadership Academy Model: Transparently Reinforcing Social-Emotional Learning & Prosocial Behaviors in Youth
FEBRUARY 19TH, 10AM-11AM
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TRAINING: Community Health Worker and the Pathways Navigator Model
FEBRUARY 17TH, 10AM-11AM
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New Mexico Child First Network and the United Way of Central New Mexico hosted an online training specifically geared for our independent youth to learn how to file their last tax returns so that they might get in the system to apply for their stimulus funds.
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Join NMCFN and Professor Sonia M. Gipson Rankin for our first conversation in the NMCFN series “Raising and Support Black Youth and Children in Foster Care and Beyond”.
Throughout the month of February, NMCFN will be honoring Black History Month and hosting meaningful conversations, trainings, discussion and more. Join us.
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New Mexico Child First Network and the United Way of Central New Mexico will be hosting an online training specifically geared for our independent youth to learn how to file their last tax returns so that they might get in the system to apply for their stimulus funds.
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New Mexico Child First Network is excited to celebrate Black History Month by presenting “Raising and Supporting Black Youth and Children in Foster Care and Beyond” - a monthlong series of conversations and events geared towards elevating the conversation on raising black youth in foster care and beyond. Join us.
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January is National Mentoring Month. Join us to learn more about the amazing opportunities available with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico
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Are you committed to ensuring that foster parents, kinship families, guardians and advocates have the best training and support they need to best serve children? Not sure where to start to advocate for the changes you want? Come learn how you can make a difference!
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