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Support
Get the support you need from sources you can trust.
Home Visiting
- They share what you can expect as your child grows, and help you prepare for all their firsts
- They help boost your confidence as a parent and build skills
- They’re there to answer questions and share information to help you care for yourself and your child
- They can connect you with family-focused resources, programs, and supportive relationships within your community
- They offer support, listen to your needs, and serve as your trusted partner
Home visiting is a relationship-based program for families who are pregnant or have children under age five. It is free for all New Mexico families regardless of income. Home visitors come to see you in the convenience of your home or via remote telehealth sessions. From tips to help your baby sleep safely, to breastfeeding and nutrition support, to your self care, finding child care, preparing for school, and more. You don’t have to do it alone!
What home visitors do:
- They share what you can expect as your child grows, and help you prepare for all their firsts
- They help boost your confidence as a parent and build skills
- They’re there to answer questions and share information to help you care for yourself and your child
- They can connect you with family-focused resources, programs, and supportive relationships within your community
- They offer support, listen to your needs, and serve as your trusted partner
How home visiting works:
Home Visiting
What home visitors do:
- They share what you can expect as your child grows, and help you prepare for all their firsts
- They help boost your confidence as a parent and build skills
- They’re there to answer questions and share information to help you care for yourself and your child
- They can connect you with family-focused resources, programs, and supportive relationships within your community
- They offer support, listen to your needs, and serve as your trusted partner
How home visiting works:
FIT
What FIT offers:
The FIT program connects you with a specialist who supports you and your family and helps set a plan to promote your child’s growth through everyday activities like mealtime, playtime, and bath time. These focus on:
- Positive Social Relationships
- Acquiring and Using New Knowledge and Skills
- Taking Appropriate Actions to Meet Needs
How it works:
Connecting with the FIT program starts with a simple phone call. The referral helpline at 1(800)691-9067 is open to you Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The FIT program is free for all eligible New Mexico families regardless of income.
Eligibility is confirmed through a free developmental evaluation. After confirmation, you will be connected with a specialist to work on goals, ideas, and tips together for everyday activities to support your child’s growth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed or wonder what the future holds. The FIT Program is there to support you.
What is FIT and How to Apply
Get started with an easy phone call.
8 am to 5 pm.
Bright by Text: In New Mexico text PLAY to 274-448 to receive tips and resources tailored to your child. English: https://youtu.be/sWj3KBVV79E Spanish: https://youtu.be/f6yrTw71Od4
Vroom: Tips and tools to help Parents/Caregivers: https://www.vroom.org/
PullTogether.org: Eligibility for Family Service Programs: https://pulltogether.org/
Head Start Programs: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/new-mexico-head-start-collaboration-office
Preschool in New Mexico: https://www.newmexicoprek.org/
PreK early childhood lesson plans online: https://nm.pbslearningmedia.org/grades/prek/
Early childhood services for families: http://newmexicokids.org/coronavirus/index.php
Early Learning New Mexico: https://www.earlylearningnm.org/
Everyday J.U.N.K.: https://fdp.unm.edu/everyday-junk-recipes.html
Sesame Street in Communities: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
FIT
What FIT offers:
The FIT program connects you with a specialist who supports you and your family and helps set a plan to promote your child’s growth through everyday activities like mealtime, playtime, and bath time. These focus on:
- Positive Social Relationships
- Acquiring and Using New Knowledge and Skills
- Taking Appropriate Actions to Meet Needs
How it works:
Connecting with the FIT program starts with a simple phone call. The referral helpline at 1(800)691-9067 is open to you Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The FIT program is free for all eligible New Mexico families regardless of income.
Eligibility is confirmed through a free developmental evaluation. After confirmation, you will be connected with a specialist to work on goals, ideas, and tips together for everyday activities to support your child’s growth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed or wonder what the future holds. The FIT Program is there to support you.