March 2026 Foster Care Connect Highlight

  1. March 2026 Foster Care Connect Highlight

New Program Announcement

Foster Care Connect

The Center of Innovation is excited to announce the launch of a new program, Foster Care Connect! Through our primary funding from CYFD’s Placement and Adoption Bureau (PAR), Foster Care Connect is supporting the implementation and expansion of CYFD's Foster Care Plus Pilot program, including coordination of a new evidence-based trauma-responsive foster parent training.

Foster Care Connect was created to provide training and other supports for Resource Foster Families across New Mexico. As this program area grows, keep an eye out for specialized training opportunities to enhance the skills and experience for those involved in resource foster care across the state. Want to learn more about this new program? Email fostercareconnect@nmsu.edu

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