LGBTQ+ youth are at risk for overrepresentation in child welfare systems and are disproportionately likely to leave the foster care system without a permanent family.
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Join New Mexico Child First Network as we welcome former CCIC Chair, Judge Jennifer DeLaney - Sixth Judicial District Court Judge and Mary Ann Shaening, Ph.D. Shaening and Associates, Inc. to join us to talk about the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA)
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Join New Mexico Child First Network as we bring to you a 1-hour training and discussion on how you can support LGBTQIA+ youth in foster care.
Rain is a former foster youth that is transgender she goes by the pronouns she her. She is a local drag queen for our youth in the LGBTQ+ community. She is one of our huge supporters within the foster community. And she wants to share a little more about how LGBTQ+ youth are in the foster care system and how we can better support our LGBTQ+ youth.
KRQE, May 22, 2022: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People in Albuquerque celebrated foster families Sunday at Mariposa Basin Park. It was the “Foster Family and Friends Appreciation Picnic,” hosted by New Mexico Child First Network.
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Register now for our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit New Mexico Child First Network. Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at Albuquerque Country Club.
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Join New Mexico Child First Network as we present "Disclosure of Confidential Info in New Mexico Child Abuse Fatalities (& Near Fatalities)" with legal expert Amy Harfeld, JD from National Policy Director, Children's Advocacy Institute and Coordinator. National Coalition to End Child Abuse Deaths, as well as Sara Crecca from Pegasus Legal Services for Children and the Kevin S Plaintiff Team.
An in-depth review of existing local and federal law as it relates to the disclosure of Child Abuse Fatalities under CAPTA + N.M.S.A.. Will review best practices for policy. Q&A.
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Thank you Dion's for stepping up to make sure all of our New Mexico Child First Network families and kids who attend Albuquerque Public Schools are fed for this long *surprise* 5-day weekend! Food insecurity is real. 1 in 4 children in our community is at risk of hunger (and 1 in 6 adults).
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Join New Mexico Child First Network and Together for Brothers (T4B) as we have a very hands-on, interactive training and education session to create assets maps, communication, healthy relationships, racial justice and more.
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Join New Mexico Child First Network and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico to celebrate January as MENTORING MONTH! One hour training on "the importance of mentoring." Have you ever considered becoming a big brother or big sister before? Join us! Are you a parent whose child might benefit from this program? JOIN US!!!
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Please join New Mexico Child First Network for a brief training on "what you should know about human trafficking -- Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking ." These two trainings will be presented by Shelley Repp, CEO of The New Mexico Dream Center.
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2021 has been a pivotal year for New Mexico Child First Network. Through your support and participation, we have spent the year working to improve the lives of children in foster care and empowering those who serve them through training, policy reform, and direct mentorship and support. Thank you for your support. Onward to 2022.
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Thank you to AmazonSmile and the ABQ5 Amazon team! We appreciate your support of New Mexico Child First Network and our mission to improve the lives of children in foster care in New Mexico and empower and support those families who care for them.
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New Mexico Child First Network has partnered directly with a state-wide home visit and family prevention/intervention services group to provide at-risk families help during the holiday season.
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Join NM Child First Network and the New Day New Mexico Teen Resource Family Center for an info session on how to become a foster parent for teens!
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88163507581?pwd=S0QyRnpKeEd1MzRWZktOaldjYW1jZz09
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'Tis the season of giving. Please join New Mexico Child First Network in ensuring that every child in foster care in New Mexico has a new book to read this holiday season.
We are seeking donations to sponsor a book box. Each box costs ~$25. Each foster family will be able to choose the books for the kids in their home to ensure the book is personalized for each child. Join us in ensuring a little joy for children and families impacted by foster care this holiday season!
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Thank you for your interest in the New Mexico Child First Network Holiday book drive. We are happy to provide books to children and families impacted by foster care in New Mexico. Sign up here!
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OP-ED submitted by Jill and Doug Michel - It’s time for a change at CYFD. And we’re serious this time.
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In sadness and grief, we honor the memory of Sylvie Hale, who was a champion of foster care in New Mexico. Because of her love of NM, Priority Schools Bureau is honored to contribute $500 to NM Child First Network in Sylvie’s memory.
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Fall 2021 Monthly Foster Family & Resource Parent Support Group
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Join New Mexico Child First Network for our first annual golf tournament to benefit our mission and our work!
For registration, sponsorship, or event inquiries, please email Maralyn@nmchildfirst.org
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