1252 Barker Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Web site: www.headstart.helpnm.com Administrative Contact
Gloria Lopez, Director
(575) 523-2411 Mission Statement
Serving as an independent, statewide advocate and developer for New Mexico's urban and rural poor, HELP's mission is to address those in development and services that neither the public sector nor the private profit-oriented sector assume as their responsibility. Administrative Hours
M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM Administrative Overview
H.E.L.P.- New Mexico, Inc., Inc. has a staff of approximately 240. The number varies according to the time of year. In addition to the headquarters office in Albuquerque, HELP, Inc. has five regional offices throughout New Mexico. These offices are located in Espanola, Las Vegas, Roswell, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Satellite offices are also open in Mora, Springer, Deming, Clovis, Lordsburg, Reserve, and Silver City. The Child Development Division operates Head Start sites in La Luz, Tularosa, Alamogordo, Deming, Columbus, Lordsburg, Animas, and Truth or Consequences. Agency Sites H.E.L.P.- New Mexico, Inc.
1252 Barker Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Administrative (575) 523-2411
CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM
1252 Barker Rd.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Administrative (575) 523-2411
FAX (575) 523-6646
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
151 Walnut, Suite C-4
Las Cruces, NM 88006
Administrative (575) 526-2402
FAX (575) 541-6149 H.E.L.P.- New Mexico, Inc., (T or C Headstart)
Contact: Diane Terrazas, Center Director
Email:
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1407 E. 6th Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative (575) 894-1056
FAX (575) 894-7859
Agency Services
Job Training
Head Start Sites
Child Care Food Programs CHILD AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION | Provides reimbursement for nutritious meals served to children enrolled in childcare centers and daycare homes. It introduces children to many different types of food and helps teach them good eating habits. | | ELIGIBILITY | All home day care providers are eligible to claim children not living in the day care home. Home day care providers may also claim their own children if the family meets the income guidelines. | | FEES | A $15 registration fee is renewed yearly. | | APPLICATION | A telephone call or walk in request for service is taken at any time. All applicants receive a list of requirements to become a registered day care home. The requirements are a 2-A 10BC fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, first aid kit, a telephone, TB skin test, current immunization record for all children or adults to be placed in the program, and criminal records check if non-related children are to be claimed. When applicants have obtained all the requirements from a list, a home inspection is conducted. Once the home is inspected, the home becomes registered. | | LANGUAGES | Dependent on the day care provider.
| HOME EDUCATION LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION | Employment and training program for youth provides comprehensive assessment, pre-employment skill career exploration through work experience opportunities, classroom training in areas identified as deficient, vocational training, and supportive services. Partnerships are established with local community employers, schools, and other community organizations. Parents are required to be involved in the development of the employment plan as well as in the every day experience of the youth. | | ELIGIBILITY | Males and females, 14-21. Proof of legal residency in the country required. Must meet income guidelines. Proof of birth date required. Must be an at-risk youth. | | FEES | No fee | | HOURS | M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM | | APPLICATION | Outreach and recruitment are used to initially reach the youth in the community. Parent and youth must both be available for the program application. | | LANGUAGES | English and Spanish
| HEAD START | AGE RANGE | 6 weeks to 4 years | | DESCRIPTION | A variety of services including education, comprehensive health services, development assessment, nutrition and mental health services, dental assessment and care, physical exam & follow up care, vision screening and hearing screening. Parents can be involved as classroom volunteers, field trip volunteers or in decision making process through policy council. | | ELIGIBILITY | Must meet income guidelines. |
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