Youth and Family Resource Roundup
Did you know the City of Albuquerque offers a wide variety of programs and services for youth and families? We believe every child in this city deserves access to opportunities to stay safe, healthy and engaged in our community. Find programs to fit your needs below or call 311 for more information.
This is a guide of many of the programs and services provided by the City of Albuquerque that youth and families can engage with, it is not a comprehensive guide of all resources available in Albuquerque or provided by partner organizations.
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Need Help? Dial 311
311 Community Contact Center
Our agents answer your questions and respond to your requests for service from any department or division at the City. Dial 311 or 505-768-2000 to reach an agent.
For police, call 911 for emergencies and 505-242-COPS (2677) for non-emergency.
Youth Programs, Events, Camps, Classes & Jobs
- Before & After School programs for ages 5 to 15 years old
- Programs during school breaks for ages 5 to 15 years old
- Early Head Start and Preschool Programs for ages 0 to 5 years old
- Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer opportunities for ages 14 to 24 years old
- STEM events and programs
- Arts & Culture events and programs
- Sports, Recreation, and Open Space
- Junior Police Academy and Camp Fearless
Youth Activities & Programs
Get a first look at registrations and events with the seasonal YC Newsletter.
Explore career development opportunities year round.
View Youth Jobs, Internships, Volunteering & Training
Did you know the City of Albuquerque has community centers, multigenerational centers and parks all across town? Find the nearest one to enjoy gymnasiums, meeting rooms, computer labs, play equipment, and athletic fields and courts.
Emergency Food, Diapers, Clothing, Rental & Utility Assistance
- Eviction prevention
- Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program
- Emergency Food Assistance Program
- Emergency Diaper Assistance
- Clothing Bank
View all City Health & Social Services
The City has 4 Health & Social Service Center locations offering these services. Find the one nearest one to you!
- Alamosa Health & Social Service Center 505-836-8800
- Los Griegos Health & Social Service Center 505-761-4050
- John Marshall Health & Social Service Center 505-848-1345
- Ruth M. Adams Health & Social Service Center 505-767-5700
Support for Challenges with Violence, Crime, & Discrimination
- Albuquerque Community Safety department: Emergency access to a broad range of social services
- Family Advocacy Center: Supporting victims of domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault
- Violence Intervention Program: Gun violence reduction program
- Office of Civil Rights: Help for discrimination in housing, public accommodation, and employment
- Dispose of unwanted guns or pharmaceuticals
- Vision Zero: Improving street safety for all
For emergencies, call 911.
For non-emergency police calls, call 505-242-COPS (2677).
For all other calls to the City, dial 311 or 505-768-2000.
We work with a range of partners to provide services for youth and families.
Free Access to Learning & Information
Learn, play, and engage across the city at these attractions.
- ABQ BioPark Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium, and Tingley Beach
- Pools & Splash Pads
- Community Centers
- Albuquerque Museum
- Open Space Visitor Center Art Gallery
- Public Art
- KiMo Theatre
- Balloon Museum
- Casa San Ysidro Historic Museum
- Historic Old Town
- City Trail Maps
- Find a Park
- Basket Ball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Skate Parks
- Open Space Visitor Center
- Fishing
