# Foster Care Help Resources - New Mexico ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD):** - **Phone:** 1-800-432-2075 - **Text:** 505-591-9444 (Text for Foster Parents) - **Website:** [https://www.cyfd.org](https://www.cyfd.org/) - **Office Locations:** Multiple offices statewide, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resources for foster families, training programs, and support for children in care. - **New Mexico Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NMFAPA):** - **Phone:** 505-615-8861 - **Website:** [https://www.nmfapa.org](https://www.nmfapa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster and adoptive parents in New Mexico. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Albuquerque Area - **All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center:** - **Phone:** 505-271-0329 - **Website:** [https://www.allfaiths.org](https://www.allfaiths.org/) - **Office Location:** 1709 Moon St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for foster children, family support services, and advocacy programs. ### Santa Fe Area - **Esperanza Shelter:** - **Phone:** 505-473-5200 - **Website:** [https://www.esperanzashelter.org](https://www.esperanzashelter.org/) - **Office Location:** Santa Fe, NM - **Specialized Services:** Support for families in crisis, therapy for children in foster care, and emergency services. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **New Mexico Kids:** - **Website:** [https://www.newmexicokids.org](https://www.newmexicokids.org/) - **Features:** Information on resources for foster and adoptive parents, parenting guides, and training opportunities. ## Educational Resources - **CYFD Foster Parent Training Hub:** - **Website:** [https://www.cyfd.org/foster-care/training](https://www.cyfd.org/foster-care/training) - **Description:** Training resources and workshops for current and prospective foster parents. ## Additional Support - **Casa Partners 4NMKids (Court-Appointed Special Advocates):** - **Phone:** 505-989-8746 - **Website:** [https://www.casaforchildren.org](https://www.casaforchildren.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for children in foster care, mentoring, and community events. --- _Updated as of December 20, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department._