Youth & Family News
Youth & Family related news
Final Phase of Joan Jones Community Center Completed
Expansion Brings Much-Needed Resources to Historic Atrisco Hills Neighborhood
City Offers Safe Halloween Fun
Celebrate the spooky season with community events, trunk-or-treats, and haunted houses.
City of Albuquerque’s Youth and Family Services Department Wins Big
Awards Reflect Commitment to Community
Job Mentor Program Expands Career Options for Local Youth
Nearly 600 high school students geared for future success
More Than a Game: Mentorship and Teamwork Dominate in Community Center Summer League
City of Albuquerque Basketball League Wraps With Summer Tournament
Setting Students Up With Back-To-School Resources
It Takes a Village to Prepare for a New School Year, and the City is Ready to Help!
City Celebrates Creativity and Diversity at Annual Talent Show
Performances Shine a Bright Light on Albuquerque Youth
Community Revved Up at Car Show and Block Party at Westgate Community Center
Families enjoyed food trucks, games and music at westside event
Summer Teen Nights Wrap With a Splash!
End-of-Summer Pool Party This Friday at Rio Grande Outdoor Pool
Families Can Enjoy Free Lunches and Low-Cost Programs This Summer
City Offers Youth Programs to Support Families
50 Students Graduate From City’s Lowrider Bike After-School Program
Unique program strengthens relationships between teens, law enforcement, and the lowrider community
Community Center Pavilion and Bridge Dedicated to Local Advocate
Family and Friends Gathered Last Night To Celebrate Andres “Dre” Arellanes in Stories of Us Initiative
A Knockout Comeback for the Jack Candelaria Community and Boxing Center
City celebrates grand opening of one-of-a-kind boxing training center
Celebrating Diversity at Multi-Cultural Arts Festival
Singing Arrow Community Center gives local artists a platform to share their art and culture with families
Lottery for City Youth Programs Opening Soon
Community centers begin lottery-style sign-ups for summer programs
Newly Renovated Loma Linda Community Center to be Permanent Home of the City’s Inclusive Recreation Program
City celebrates grand opening with first MerryMakers dance
Community Health Fair Brings Together 100 Partners For Free Health Screenings and Family Resources
West Mesa Community Center hosts third annual Community Health Fair
Hop into Spring Break… at Community Center Programs!
Full-day programs for school-aged kids at 18 sites across city
Opportunity Shines at 7th Annual Youth Job & Volunteer Fair
Hundreds of young people get a jumpstart on the City’s Summer hiring season
City Kicks off Summer Hiring Season with Seventh Annual Youth Job & Volunteer Fair
Citywide collaboration sets young people up for success, connecting them to job opportunities and resources
Child Development Center Renamed After “Grandmother of Early Childhood Development”
City honors Mary Dudley as part of ABQ “Stories of Us” initiative.
Early Childhood Programs Engage Young Minds Through Reading
Classrooms across Albuquerque host City Leaders, City Councilors and the First Lady to Celebrate Second Annual Literacy Week
Lowrider Bike Program Cruises into its Third Year
After School Program Broadens Impact and Doubles Size from Last Year
Stories of Us: City Renames Community Center after Reynaluz Juarez
Whittier Community Center dedicated to longtime advocate, champion of International District
City Focused on Building “Third Places” for Albuquerque Families
Expansion of Joan Jones Community Center will add needed community resources.
Ready, Set, Back to School!
City has resources to help families get set up for a successful school year
City Resources Give Families a Helping Hand this Summer
Services range from free meals, to clothing banks and ways to cool down
School is Out, Summer Lunches are Back!
City provides breakfast and lunch to youth across the metro while school is out, along with Story Time in the Park