| Post-Adoption
Support
La Familia is currently in the process of developing comprehensive
support services for adoptive families. This will include
support groups for parents, adopted children and siblings
in addition to groups focused on specific developmental stages,
transracial adoption, open adoption and gay/lesbian families.
Please contact your worker for more information. Community Resources
C.H.A.D.D. (Children/Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Phone: 823-8874 Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities
Phone: 800-552-8195
Provides information and referral services concerning disability
issues. Developmental Disabilities Planning Counsel Information
Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities/Baby Net
2025 South Pacheco, Suite B-200
Santa Fe, NM 87505 827-7593
Phone: 800-552-8195
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Fees: None
Contact: Jerome Romero, Information Specialist
Primary Service: Information and referral Family Development Program
Phone: 247-4337
Support program for parents with children under 3. Preschool
for children 3 and 4 years.
John Marshall Multi-Service Center, 87102 Family Development Training Institute
Phone: 247-4337
State-wide training and technical assistance to parents, teachers,
and program staff on topics related to early childhood.
UNM Student Services Building, Room B-28, 87131 Parent Education and Support
Phone: 345-8938 or 271-0329
A program which provides free, on-going support groups and
education classes. Emphasis is on learning healthy approaches
to parenting and non-abusive forms of discipline. Helps develop
self-esteem in parents and children. Child care provided at
no charge.
1709 Moon NE, 87112 Parentcraft-Division of Family and Children's Services,
Inc.
Phone: 243-2551
Colleen Whitehead
Workshops, seminars, and support for parents. Speakers are
also available on a variety of topics such as effective discipline
techniques and managing sibling rivalry.
1503 University NE, 87102 Parents Anonymous
24 Hour Crisis Line
Phone: 271-0329 Parents of Intercultural Adoption
Phone: 344-8002 
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