Family Resources

Did you know that pregnant women with household incomes up to 255% of poverty qualify for Pregnancy related Medicaid coverage. And postpartum coverage now extends for a year after the baby is born, instead of ending after 60 days. Children are also eligible for CHIP from ages 0-18.

Pregnancy Centers across New Mexico exist to nurture Mom, baby, and yes, Dad too! Many Pregnancy centers offer ultrasounds,  medical care and free resources for the family. Whatever your need,  your pregnancy center will be a community of unwavering support before, during, and after birth. 

Apartment homes and rental properties are called “affordable” when residents are required to meet certain income criteria in order to live at the property and when rental rates are set at or below the average rate for similar properties in the area. Income criteria and rental rate guidelines are updated each year by the federal government for each county in New Mexico. 

Contact a property near you to learn income criteria and apply for your new living space today!

Apartment homes and rental properties are called “subsidized” when the property owner receives government assistance to help pay a portion of the rent charged for each unit. This assistance allows the owner to reduce the amount of rent charged for each unit so that it does not exceed 30 percent of the household’s income after any qualifying adjustment to reduce total income. A list of subsidized apartment communities are listed by city on the link below. 

Domestic Violence and Abuse survivors need a safe place to regain confidence, and overcome fearful relationships. 

Begin your journey to thriving by seeking shelter in a safe and protected environment. 

Below is a link to a list of agencies that provide shelter from domestic violence.

 If you need help, please contact one of these agencies directly.

      The Child Care Assistance Program minimizes the   cost of child care for families who are at or below 400% of the federal   poverty level that are working, in school, or searching for employment. The   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines affordable child care as no more than 7% of a family’s annual income. To date, no other state has enacted a child care support program that provides no-cost care to such a broad economic demographic.    

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New Mexico PreK (NM PreK) is a free program during the school year that delivers high-quality education in both community-based and school-based settings. NM PreK focuses on providing a fun, rewarding, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3 and 4.  

NM PreK teachers plan play-based activities and lessons oriented towards children’s physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional stages of development. NM PreK program standards meet nine out ten National Institute of Early Education Research (NIEER) benchmarks for preschool quality (one of only seven states to meet those benchmarks). 

Each PreK provider sets its own application processes, registration deadlines, and selection criteria. Some may include lotteries, wait lists, and other processes to accept students. Options include private faith-based institutions. Find an NM PreK Provider near you using the link below, then contact them directly to learn more. 

         The FIT Program is a FREE statewide program that   provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers, ages birth to   three, who have a developmental delay or who may be at risk for developmental   delays, and their families.     

Here’s how it works:

1. Call the Referral helpline, 1-800-691-9067, & ask about FIT.

2. Meet in person with your local FIT program.

3. A FIT specialist will perform a 2 – 3 hour development evaluation of your child to assess your child’s needs.

4. After confirmation that the program is right for your child, you’ll be connected with a specialist. They’ll help you work on goals and share ideas and tips to support your child’s growth. 

      With the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery   Scholarships, there are options for New Mexicans to pursue college and career   training without worrying about the cost of tuition and fees.    

The Opportunity Scholarship makes it possible for you to pursue a college degree or career training certificate, even if you are starting college for the first time later in life, or going back after many years. Whether you enroll part time or full time, the Opportunity Scholarship can help you achieve your educational and career goals.

The Lottery Scholarship, New Mexico’s first tuition-free college program, covers 100% of tuition for recent New Mexico high school graduates. 

The New Mexico Student Incentive Grant is for resident undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are attending a New Mexico public college or university or tribal college.  The grant (an award ranging from $200 - $2500) is for a period of one year and may be renewed on an annual basis or until the student graduates with a bachelor’s degree from an eligible institution. 

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.