Family News
Family related news
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
Donate Items for "Seats & Feets"
City Crossing Guards collect underwear and socks for Locker #505 Students Clothing Bank
Get Ready to Spring Into Summer!
Event returns to new location, Barelas Community Center & Park to get families connected to summer resources
Registration Open for City’s Winter Break Programs
Low-cost programs keep kids engaged while school is out
Making Jack Candelaria a Knockout Community Center
City starts renovation and expansion at historic boxing gym and adjacent park
Making Room for More Fun at Loma Linda Community Center
City breaks ground on $9 million, “children-first” renovation
Renovated Trumbull Child Development Center Reopens
Expansion allows the City to serve kids from birth to elementary school
City creates new departments of Youth & Family Services, Health, Housing & Homelessness
Reorganization of the third-largest department ensures major priorities remain elevated
Wells Park Expansion Temporarily Closes Johnny Tapia Community Center
The community center will be closed starting September 1, 2023
Progress at the Gateway Center Continues
Overnight beds with on-site wraparound services will help clients find stability
Registration Opens for City’s Before and After School Programs
Programs for children 0 to 8th grade available.
Albuquerque Recognized as a National Leader in Early Childhood Workforce Development
City hosted National League of Cities’ Early Childhood Success meeting on the heels of constitutional amendment to invest in early childhood education
City Crosses Major Milestone: 1000th Person Housed out of Family Program
Family Housing Navigation Center has helped 1005 people regain permanent housing, same program will be used at Gateway
Empowering Youth Employees with Banking and Education
City and Rio Grande CU Offering New Youth Priority Bank Account and Financial Literacy
Mental Health and Resource Providers Move into Gateway
Organizations like NAMI and Vizionz-Sankofa provide support for ABQ community
Spring into Summer Event Returns to Tiguex Park
Join the City’s family event and resource fair on April 29, 2023
City Purchases SureStay Hotel to Convert to 100 Affordable Apartments
New complex will help address housing crisis in Albuquerque
Hundreds of Families Connected to Permanent Housing
Successful program has housed over 900 people and will be used at the Gateway
Notice of Public Hearing for the Draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, Assessment of Fair Housing, Affordable/Workforce Housing Plan and Draft 2023 Action Plan
Second opportunity to provide input on the Draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023 Action Plan
City and County to Launch New Housing Collaborative
Resolution proposes partnership and joint housing authority to create more affordable housing
City Hosts Fifth Annual Youth Job & Volunteer Fair
Over 750 youth were connected to job and volunteer opportunities
Warming Center Open Monday During Cold Snap
Temporary site will keep people warm and safe during the day
Investments in Gateway Will Permanently Bolster System of Care
City opens temporary winter shelter space; private and public investments will move project forward