About New Mexico Voices for Children

Founded in 1987 by a group of pediatricians, New Mexico Voices for Children (NMVC) is a progressive, nonpartisan, statewide advocacy organization. We work to eliminate child poverty and improve the health and well-being of New Mexico's children, families and communities by shaping public policy. Because we believe in evidence-based advocacy, we conduct rigorous research and data analysis. NMVC is the only nonprofit child advocacy organization in the state examining tax and budget policy issues specific to the needs of the poor. This is done through our Fiscal Policy Project.

NMVC is guided by four Core Values: Human Rights (that everyone has the right to racial, ethnic and gender equality); Healthy Communities (that everyone has the right to affordable health care, quality education and safe neighborhoods); Economic Justice (that everyone has the right to economic opportunity and prosperity); Civic Participation (that everyone's voice has a place within our government).

Our Strategies:

• We analyze local and federal public policy.
• We use our research, data analysis and publications to educate and inform policy-makers, the news media, and the public. Communities and other organizations use our research to advocate for their specific needs.
• We identify and advocate for innovative public policies to improve the lives of New Mexico's children.
• We work both at grassroots and governmental levels, often in coalition with other advocacy organizations, business leaders, community groups, and the faith community.
• We reach out to and educate the community through various projects and initiatives around the state.

Our Funding:

Most of our work is supported by private funding from foundations and people like you. Please consider adding your voice to ours by donating now.