The 2010 national KIDS COUNT Data Book is now available! ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico’s national ranking slid to 46th in this year’s KIDS COUNT Data Book; down from last year’s 43rd. The report, released annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ranks the states on ten indicators of child well-being. Read more...
Link to the 2010 national KIDS COUNT Data Book Download the New Mexico data page (pdf) Download the press release (pdf) Link to New Mexico Independent news coverage Download Albuquerque Journal news coverage (pdf)

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Now accepting nominations for the
2nd Annual Alice King Public Service Award, the
2nd Annual Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award and the
17th Annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award!

Download the 2010 nomination forms and instructions here (pdf):

Alice King Award nomination form
Patty Jennings Award nomination form
Amy Biehl Award nomination form

Deadline for Alice King and Patty Jennings nominations is Monday, August 16, 2010 at 3pm
Deadline for Amy Biehl nominations is Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3pm

Click here for more information on the Spirit of Hope Celebration

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The 2010 Spirit of Hope Celebration is
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:30pm
at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater

We will also pay special tribute to Polly Arango

Want to be a sponsor of the 2010 Celebration? Download the sponsorship sheet.
Want to be a food station sponsor? Download the information sheet and registration form.

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Our Mission We work to eliminate child poverty and improve the health and well–being of New Mexico's children, families and communities.