At any given time, there are between 2,000 and 2,600 children in foster care in New Mexico.
The state fields ___ SCI reports per year. ___ x % are substantiated
Federal timelines indicate that children deserve permanency within ___ months; New Mexico's average is ___ Loren Lujan
Most children come into care for neglect, not abuse.
The goal of the child welfare is to reunify families, but that isn't always possible. If you are interested in foster-to-adopt, please visit the Heart Gallery.
More than half the kids in NM foster care are 0-5. Another significant population of children in foster care is 12-18
In 2019, NM passed the Fostering Connections Act which allows youth to receive benefits and stay in foster care through their 21st birthday.
1 in 3 New Mexico children are currently at risk of Hunger
More than 23,000 children will age out of the US foster care system every year. After reaching the age of 18, 20% of the children who were in foster care will become instantly homeless.
Kids and families benefit from services like : ____ (donate for a meal card).
There are over 900 youth in foster care in Bernalillo County, alone
In 2017, there were 850 foster families. If you're interested in becoming a foster parent, click here.