New Mexico Child First Network

06/17/2026

Thank you City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation and CABQ Aquatics!!

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HOW TO OBTAIN A FAMILY POOL PASS
The Family pass will be good for two adults and up to six children, and once approved, the family pass will be valid for a full year. (Example: Pass active 11/18/2026, expires 11/18/2027)

1. Create or log in to your account via www.play.cabq.gov
2. Enter the guardian’s and children’s information (Name, DOB, primary email, and phone #)
3. Email your foster home license or approval letter to [email protected] (must be currently active and legible)

The City of ABQ – PRD, Aquatics Division, does offer Swim lesson scholarships to obtain free lessons. Apply for the swim fund scholarship today! https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/swimming/shanta-strong-swim-fund

06/17/2026

"We are relieved, if not overjoyed, to see the Supreme Court deny this petition. The governor's directive is working ... lives have been saved."

Maralyn Beck, founder and executive director of the nonprofit New Mexico Child First Network, told the Journal.

The state Supreme Court on Monday declined to halt the nearly year-old gubernatorial policy designed to prevent drug-exposed newborns in New Mexico from being discharged to unsafe home environments. W...

06/17/2026

Our pinnacle event of the year, free fishing day for foster and adoptive families, was a smash success. Best day ever. Thank you to all who attended, all who supported, all who volunteered, all who donated, and all who helped believe in our mission at any time to help bring joy to kids impacted by foster care.

🎣 PURE JOY.
🏵️ Smash success.
🥳 Nothing. Else. Matters.
🤩 5 stars.
😍 No notes.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Child First Network and Department of Wildlife Hosted the 4th annual Foster Family Picnic and Fishing event Saturday at Tingley Beach. All adoptive an…

06/17/2026

"The drugs devastating our families today demand a different response from state government. My executive order is part of the response, and it has already saved lives." thank you Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham!!

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive order requiring drug-exposed newborns to be placed in CYFD custody for evaluation, despite opposition from the ACLU.

06/17/2026

Third quarter report cards are out for state agencies, and CYFD's metrics are alarming. 32% of children in state custody did not receive a monthly home visit from a worker. 😡 And those number are decreasing!?!!!

100% of kids should have eyes on them, by the department, in the home, each month. 😡😡😡

Look at the red. OUR KIDS ARE NOT OKAY.

06/17/2026

We had the best day fishing! We love our foster and adoptive families!!! This was our best year ever - and so many kiddos caught fish!!!! HAPPY DAY!! Thank you to all who supported, fished, volunteered, attended, and helped! WE LOVED IT!!!!

06/17/2026

Our hearts hurt on this one.

SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother was caught on camera hitting her three-year-old in the head and tossing her to the floor, but is it a crime? Hidden cameras showed a crying three-year-o…

06/11/2026

The ponds at Tingley are stocked!!! And the fish are biting!!! Look at the size of this catfish just caught during our picnic walk through! Show your kids!!! It’s time to go fishing! See you Saturday! 🎣

06/05/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🚨
https://form.jotform.com/260694977436171

Please tag or share with foster families you know!!

Foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families—don't miss our FREE Foster Family & Friends Appreciation Picnic + Fishing Extravaganza!

🎣 Free fishing poles for every child
🌭 Free hot dogs
🫧 Activities, bubbles, games & more
🚌 Free shuttle service available
💙 Celebrating the amazing families who make up our village

📍 Tingley Beach Park, Albuquerque
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM

Registration closes TODAY. Check your email for link or our Facebook group!!

06/05/2026

🎣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🎣

Want to help create an unforgettable day for foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families?

We're looking for volunteers to join us at the 2026 Foster Family & Friends Appreciation Picnic + Fishing Extravaganza at Tingley Beach!

💙 Help kids catch their first fish
💙 Assist with activities and family fun
💙 Welcome and support families from across New Mexico
💙 Great opportunity for civic groups, workplaces, churches, clubs, and community organizations

⚠️ All volunteers must complete a background check before the event, so advance registration is required. We cannot accept day-of volunteers.

📅 Saturday, June 13
📍 Tingley Beach, Albuquerque
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM

Whether you're an individual, family, business, or community group, we'd love to have you join our village.

👉 Sign up today — https://form.jotform.com/260696009608059 !