Parents Resources
These resources were shared at Mayor Keller’s Parents Town Hall on August 6, 2020.
Resources for Parents
These resources were shared at Mayor Keller’s Parents Town Hall on August 6, 2020.
Pod #1 - General Resources
- Youth Connect - Out of school opportunities enrich the lives of youth in Albuquerque by creating a community of safety and inclusion.
- ABQ Mom
- Albuquerque Public School
- APS Reentry Plan
- APS Coronavirus Info
- APS Grab & Go Lunches
- APS Administration: (505) 880-3700
- Student Service Center: (505) 855-9040, [email protected]
- Father’s New Mexico
- Food Assistance
- YesNM - Public assistance programs.
- New Mexico Kids - For assistance with Childcare, food, diapers, clothing, etc.
- New Mexico Public Education Department - School Reentry Guidance & Family FAQs.
- Women, Infants, & Children Program (WIC) - Offers free healthy foods, nutrition education, nursing support, and community connections.
Pod #2 - City Programming
- ABQ BioPark from Home
- CABQ Family & Community Services Lottery for Fall 2020 School Year Program open through August 14, 2020
- Visit Family & Community Services on Instagram for weekly activities for families
- CABQ Parks & Recreation
- Open Space
- WiFi in Neighborhoods - Free outdoor internet access at City facilities
Pod #3 - Child Development
- PBS - Parent Resources, Tips and Advice
- Harvard Center on the Developing Child - How to Support Children (and Yourself) During the COVID-19 Outbreak.
- Khan Academy - Free online courses, lessons and practice for kids.
Pod #4 - Play-based learning
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Wemagination - Early Childhood Resource Center
Pod #5 - Creative + STEAM Engagement
- ABQtodo - At Home Activities for Families
- Albuquerque Museum
- Family Art from Home - Download a different art project each week from Albuquerque Museum.
- Coloring Pages
- Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
- Explora
- Keshet - Virtual dance classes.
- Public Library
Pod #6 - Mental Health for Parents and Kids
- CABQ Help or call 311
- CABQ Mental Health Support
- National Association of Social Workers New Mexico Chapter
Pod #7 - Public Safety
- Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center: (505) 243-2333 - The Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center is a safe, secure and caring environment that focuses on the needs of victims of interpersonal crime.
- Family Safety - Information on family safety, child safety, and crime prevention
- APD Crime Prevention: (505) 768-2006