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Businesses, support services, schools, medical resources, parks, libraries and more for families living in or visiting the Santa Fe, New Mexico area. Friends / Support Groups / ServicesBig Brothers Big Sisters
Professionally supported 1-1 mentoring relationships for children facing adversity. Bilingual. Community and School Based programs. www.bbbsmountainregion.org Birthing Tree Cooperative Childbirth and parenting workshops, doula services, postpartum home support. www.thebirthingtree.com Blue Star Mothers of New Mexico Support group for moms with sons and daughters serving in active military. www.bluestarmothers.org Catholic Charities of Santa Fe Teen Parent Support Project and Immigration and Legalization Services. www.catholiccharitiessf.org Center for Development and Disability Information Network Free information and referrals for all New Mexicans with disabilities. Bilingual. cdd.unm.edu Challenge New Mexico Services for people with disabilities and their families. Therapeutic recreation and special events. www.challengenewmexico.com Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Advocacy for abused and neglected children in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties. www.casafirst.org Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families Confidential shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families. 24-hour crisis intervention, transportation, court advocacy and systems advocacy. Crisis lines: (505) 473-5200; (800) 473-5220. www.esperanzashelter.org Gerard's House Support groups for children, teens and families in grief. www.gerardshouse.org Healthy Families First "Primeros Pasos" Home visitation program for parents with new babies, providing information, resources and care coordination to families from pregnancy through the child's third year. (505) 476-2604 or (505) 476-2649. La Leche League Support groups for nursing moms and interested women. Babies welcome. http://www.lllnm.org/ La Luz Lifelink Family Services Rental assistance to very low-income families to prevent homelessness. www.thelifelink.org Los Alamos Family Strength Network Education, support groups and activities for all types of families, parents, teens, and children. www.lafsn.org Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium,wildlife observation room, indoor and outdoor play areas, and interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits, at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. www.peecnature.org Many Mothers One-on-one support for families with a new baby, and monthly support circles for moms. www.manymothers.org New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with special needs. www.nmctr.org New Vistas Support and education for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities. Bilingual. www.newvistas.org Parents Reaching Out Support, encouragement, information and resources for families with unique needs. www.parentsreachingout.org Reading Quest Programs to support children's literacy include Individual and small group tutoring, professional development, and "Reading is Magic" summer programs. www.readingquestcenter.org Santa Fe Community College Early Childhood Development Program, child care information, Kids Stuff classes and camps. http://kidscampus.sfcc.edu Santa Fe County Maternal and Child Health Council Extensive resource directory available. www.santafecounty.org/hhsd/maternal_and_child_health.php Santa Fe Mommy Meetup Group Activities, support and online discussion for moms (and dads) with children 0 to 5 years old. https://www.meetup.com/santafemoms/ SFPS Adelante Program Services for children, teens and their families experiencing homelessness. http://www.sfps.info/teaching_learning/student_wellness/s_f_p_s_adelante_program Somos un Pueblo Unido Protecting and expanding immigrants' rights in New Mexico. www.somosunpueblounido.org LibrariesEspañola Public Library
Children's story hours and other resources for families. www.youseemore.com/Espanola Santa Fe Public Library Main Library, Oliver LaFarge Branch Library and Southwest Library, all with children's rooms and activities. www.santafelibrary.org Taos Public Library Children's room, story times, crafts and other children's programs. www.taoslibrary.org Vista Grande Public Library In Eldorado. Children's and teen programs. www.vglibrary.org Medical / Counseling ServicesAmerican Red Cross, Mid-Rio Grande Chapter
Community CPR, Child & Infant CPR, First Aid, Babysitting Classes and more. www.redcross.org Ayudantes Family mental health clinic with drug and alcohol abuse programs. Free screening. Bilingual. www.ayudantes.org Children's Medical Services Medical care coordination for New Mexico residents from birth to 21 years. CMS pays for medical services for children with chronic health conditions who are not Medicaid or SCHIP eligible. (505) 476-2603. Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Classes on prepared childbirth, doula services. Bilingual. www.christushealth.org/st-vincent Free Immunizations for Uninsured Children Call for appointment: Santa Fe Public Health Office, (505) 476-2600; Española Valley Health Office: (505) 753-2794; Los Alamos Public Health Office: (505) 662-4038. Healthy Tomorrow Medical Van Van visits local schools providing medical services for children and adults, including physicals, immunizations, gynecological exams, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses. Medicaid, private insurance, sliding scale. Call (505) 467-1575 for an appointment. La Familia Medical Center Prenatal care, well and sick child health services including dental and lab work. Free immunizations, Prenatal classes. www.lafamiliasf.org Las Cumbres Santa Fe Community Infant Program Infant mental health services for parents and babies. Counseling, emotional support, parenting and developmental guidance. www.lascumbres-nm.org Ortiz Mountain Health Center Full primary health care for all ages, serving the community of Cerrillos, New Mexico, and surrounding areas. Sliding scale, Medicaid, Medicare, insurance. (505) 471-6266. Pastoral Counseling Center Counseling for children, adolescents and families. Play and sand-tray therapy. Sliding fee scale. www.pastoralcounselingsantafe.org Presbyterian Medical Services Primary and behavioral health care for all ages. www.pms-inc.org Project ANN (Ayudando Nuestros Niños) Free vision and dental services, including eye exams, dental cleanings, x-rays and fillings, for children ages 3 to 18. Bilingual. 955-1209. www.pmsnm.org/locations/project-ann SKY Counseling Center Free counseling for youth and their families. http://nmsip.org/services/sky_counseling.html Southwestern Counseling Center Low-cost counseling and art therapy for children, adults, individuals, couples, families and groups by supervised grad students at Southwestern College. http://swc.edu/ Villa Therese Catholic Clinic Free medical and dental services, immunizations, medicine and formula, foot and eye exams. www.vtccsf.org Youth Shelters & Family Services Free therapy for children, teens and families. Emergency shelter, transitional living and street outreach for homeless youth. www.youthshelters.org Museums / Parks / PlayspacesAlbuquerque Biological Park
Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Zoo, Tingley Beach, Botanic Garden. www.cabq.gov/biopark Bradbury Science Museum Displays, videos and exhibits on the history of the atomic bomb and contemporary research conducted at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. www.lanl.gov/museum/ Explora Family-oriented science center in Albuquerque, with interactive experiences in science, technology and art. www.explora.us/en Genoveva Chavez Community Center After-school programs, sports, swimming, ice skating, events. www.chavezcenter.com Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Drawings, watercolors, pastels and sculpture, video about O’Keeffe. www.okeeffemuseum.org Harwood Museum of Art Historic and contemporary art and culture of the Taos region. Homeschooler activities. www.harwoodmuseum.org Institute of American Indian Art Museum National collection of contemporary Indian art. www.iaia.edu/museum Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve Thirty-five acres of nature preserve, hosting a diversity of plants and wildlife, interpretive trails, pond. www.santafebotanicalgarden.org/visit-us/leonora-curtin-wetland-preserve/ Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Roland Discovery Center: interactive exhibits, puzzles, and games for the young and young at heart. www.indianartsandculture.org Museum of International Folk Art The world’s largest collection of folk art. www.internationalfolkart.org Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Family activities, puzzles, books, historical costumes and hands-on activities in the Youth Art and Activity Center. www.spanishcolonial.org New Mexico History Museum Explore history from the indigenous people through the Atomic Age. www.nmhistorymuseum.org New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Exhibits, planetarium and movies at the giant-screen DynaTheater. www.nmnaturalhistory.org Palace of the Governors Exhibits from colonial New Mexico. www.palaceofthegovernors.org Santa Fe Children's Museum Hands-on exhibits and activities that intrigue, delight, and challenge all ages. www.santafechildrensmuseum.org Santa Fe Farmer's Market Local foods and products. One of the most widely recognized markets in the United States. www.santafefarmersmarket.com Twirl Playspace in Taos Learn magic tricks, make toys, play classic games—something different every week. www.twirltaos.org Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian Changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest. www.wheelwright.org Schools / After-School ProgramsAspen Santa Fe Ballet
School Dance classes in Santa Fe and Eldorado: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Folklorico. http://www.aspensantafeballet.com/school/sf/sf-school-main.php Catron Community Learning Academic and personal growth, kindergarten through grade 8. www.catroncommunitylearning.com Desert Montessori School Montessori preschool and elementary for ages 2 through 12. www.desertmontessorischool.com Eldorado Children's Theatre and Teen Players After-school performing arts program. www.eldoradochildrenstheatre.org Fayette Street Academy Nurturing citizen scholars since 1980, now serving kindergarten through grade 6. www.fayettestreetacademy.org/ Girls Inc. After-school program for girls kindergarten through grade 6. www.girlsincofsantafe.org La Casita Preschool Parent cooperative preschool, ages 3 through 6. www.lacasita.edu Little Earth School Focusing on nurture, knowledge and nature; ages 3 to 10. www.littleearthschool.org National Dance Institute - New Mexico In-school and after-school performing arts classes. www.ndi-nm.org New Mexico Fencing Foundation Youth and adult fencing classes. www.nmfencing.org Northern Aquatic Club Team swimming for ages 5 to 18. www.northernaquaticclub.org Pandemonium Productions Performing arts program. www.pandemoniumprod.org Rio Grande School Independent school, pre-kindergarten through grade 6. www.riograndeschool.org Santa Fe Lowrance Family YMCA After-school and preschool programs. www.ymcacnm.org Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences Academic excellence, preschool through grade 8. www.santafeschool.org Santa Fe Waldorf School Waldorf education, preschool through grade 12. www.santafewaldorf.org Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association Education and performances: orchestra, jazz, mariachi and violin. www.sfysa.org Santo Niño Regional Catholic School Catholic education for grades pre-K through 6. www.santoninoregional.org Temple Beth Shalom Preschool Preschool and kindergarten, inspiring lifelong learning and caring. www.sftbs.org Wise Fool New Mexico Circus arts classes and puppetry workshops for all ages. www.wisefoolnewmexico.org |
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