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Valencia Division

Valencia Division
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YDI-Valencia has served the children, youth, and families of Valencia County for 25 years. Program activities are also carried out in Socorro and Bernalillo counties.

The primary focus of the division is to provide prevention services that encourage a healthy and safe living environment. Education, prevention, and social services include: Medicaid enrollment, VIDA food program, underage drinking prevention, parenting classes, teen pregnancy prevention, low cost car seat program, and financial assistance for youth sports programs.

YDI-Valencia has a strong community presence and collaborates with local law enforcement, local schools, faith based organizations, businesses, and government entities to ensure that children, youth, and families have access to the best prevention services in the communities we serve.

Program Highlights

YDI Valencia Program

BACA RODEO BUCK TOBACCO CAMPAIGN

YDI-Valencia Youth Coalition works with Casper Baca, Rodeo Contractor to sign a proclamation banning tobacco sponsorship advertisement from all of his rodeo events.

YDI Valencia Program

WHITE HOUSE FATHERHOOD FORUM

YDI-Valencia collaborated with REEL FATHERS to bring the White House Fatherhood Forum to Valencia County. This national event featured 15 year old Andrea Moreno, YDI Youth Coalition Leader on the panel. She won the hearts of all in attendance!

YDI Valencia Program

FAME & SHAME YOUTH AWARDS

YDI-Valencia VCSCAT Youth Coalition were highlighted at the state YEAH! Conference Fame and Shame Youth Awards.

YDI Valencia Program

GRADUATE NEW MEXICO

YDI-Valencia was the lead agency in hosting the Governor’s Initiative Graduate New Mexico, “It’s Everybody’s Business”. Because of the strong relationships with state, county and local government, Isleta Pueblo, schools, law enforcement, business community, and other local community based agencies and coalitions this event was a HUGE success!

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Kathy Chavez
Associate Director
YDI-Valencia Division

Held leadership positions in Valencia County for over 30 years and led YDI-Valencia operations for 19 years. Extensive experience with YDI, prevention programs and administering federal, state and local grants. A prominent leader in the community, brings to YDI an impressive mix of experience in Law Enforcement, Corrections, County Government, and Youth Services, including work as Chief of Communications for the VC Sheriff’s Office, certified through the Law Enforcement Academy, Valencia County Juvenile Detention Director, co-founder of the School of Dreams Academy charter school and currently serves as Associate Director for YDI-Valencia.

More Info - Valencia

For more Program Information contact:

YDI -VALENCIA

428 S. Los Lentes Rd.
Los Lunas, NM 87031

505-352-3495

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List of Programs - Valencia

Community Coalition/Prevention and Enforcement Program

Community Coalition Program/Underage Drinking Prevention and Enforcement Program raises awareness and implements strategies to educate and mobilize to change public policy and improve the quality of life.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program trains community volunteers, appointed by a judge to represent the best interest of a child in court. CASAs provides hope for a brighter future for our children.
Low Cost Car Seat Program

The Low Cost Car Seat Program in partnership with Safer New Mexico is designed to provide education and access to low cost car seats to families in need.
Medicaid Enrollment Program (NMPCA)

Medicaid Enrollment Program is designed to enroll children and their families in Medicaid and SCHIP in Valencia.

For Pregnant Women , Children, Families and Individuals

YDI Valencia and First Choice Offer a range of opportunities to get your children on Health Insurance. New Mexico Medicaid provides coverage for Children ages 0-19. You can also apply for Family JUL Insurance, pregnancy related services and prenatal care or Family Planning Services available to women with children or child baring age. Also there is the State Coverage Insurance for individuals ages 19 to 64. Medicare Individuals may qualify to get help paying for Part A and/or Part B premiums.

All services are based on household size and income.

Para Ninos Mujeres Embarazadas , Familias y Individuales

YDI Valencia y First Choice ofrece varias oportunidades para obtener cobertura de salud para sus hijos. Medicaid de Nuevo Mexico ofrece cobertura a ninos de 0-19 anos. (No importa el estado legal del padre para aplicar para sus hijos en Medicaid )

Tambien puede aplicar para servicios para familias de bajos ingresos, o para mujeres embarazadas, cuidado prenatal y servicios de planeo familiar para mujeres con ninos o mayores de 19 anos. Para individuales de edades de 19 a 64 esta la aseguranza del estado. Individuales con aseguranza Medicare pueden calificar para pagar los premios de la aseguranza.

Estos servicios son disponibles dependiendo la cantidad de miembros en su hogar y sus ingresos.
No Excuses-Courts for Sports Program

No Excuses-Courts for Sports Program provides financial assistance for all individual youth activities of their choice. Kids Should be kept busy and lack of resources should never be an excuse to go without.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Program

Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws Program focuses on reducing underage drinking in collaboration with law enforcement.
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Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
Teen Outreach Program is aimed at reducing teen pregnancy by educating middle school students and raising community awareness and strengthening life and leadership skills.
Please contact Devon Caldarera at 505/352-3492 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on the next TOP recruitment or any other TOP questions.
- YDI's TOP Youth are strongly engaged in service learning activities and currently are working in partnership with the Valencia County Animal Shelter raising funds and community awareness of animal cruelty and it's connection with other risky behaviors that currently plague our communities.
YDI TOP Youth have raised over $1000 for the Valencia County Animal Shelter. Proceeds are used for shelter maintenance and transportation of shelter critters to no-kill shelters.
- YDI TOP Youth also have partnered with Scoutreach in the co-adoption of Ana Becker Park. Let's Make Valencia County beautiful! LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Donation of your time or materials can be arranged with Devon Caldarera.
YDI Valencia Teen Court

What is Teen Court?

YDI-Valencia Teen Court Program is an alternative court where teens are judges and sentenced by a teen jury. All teen court cases are heard at Thirteenth Judicial District Court house 1835 New Mexico 314 Los Lunas, NM 87031 the first Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Teen attorneys facilitate court and also prosecute and defend the misdemeanor cases.

Teen Court does not determine guilt or innocence; Teen Court is for sentencing only. A teen must accept complete responsibility for their offense (s) to be heard in Teen Court.

Teen Court is a way for eligible teens to keep their record clean. If a teen successfully completes his/her sentence the charges and fines are dismissed.
YDI Valencia Teen Court is a first offenders program that guides youth through the experience of court from sentence compliance to jury panel. Valencia County youth volunteers are also trained as Teen Court Attorneys to represent the first offender clients.

Please contact Devon Caldarera at 505/352-3492 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on how to volunteer or the referral process.

Referrals accepted from Juvenile Probation Office, Valencia County Magistrate Courts, Valencia County Municipal Courts, Valencia County Schools and more...
YDI-VIDA Child and Adult Care Food

YDI-VIDA Child and Adult Care Food Program ensures that providers serve nutritious meals to children and/or disabled adults in Valencia, Bernalillo and Socorro counties.
~FACT~ Families And Children Together Program

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (FACT) A Family Support and Development Program

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