1710 Centro Familiar SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Counties Operated In: Bernalillo

Project H.O.P.E. (Hope, Opportunity, Pride, and Empowerment) provides independent living skills training for youth, ages 15-21, who are in the custody of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).

Youth eligible for individualized services are aging out of the foster care system and/or have a plan of emancipation established by CYFD. Among the many skills included are: job seeking / maintenance, housing, money management, educational planning, food management, housekeeping, community resources, CPR and First Aid, legal issues, health, inter-personal relationships, sexuality, substance abuse, and parenting.

For more information, contact Marie Alarid, Program Director at (505) 873-1604 or send an e-mail to pit@ydinm.org.