New Mexico’s home visiting/parent coaching programs dramatically improve outcomes for the children and families they serve. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of families can take advantage of these important programs and the areas of the state with the greatest needs often have the fewest programs. (A special KIDS COUNT report; Dec. 2011) Read more

This annual report looks at the well-being of New Mexico’s children and includes an essay about the need for an education continuum that begins at birth and integrates with the first few years of school. The report also presents some data disaggregated by county. (Jan. 2011) Read more

This special KIDS COUNT report is the first in a series on racial/ethnic disparities. It looks at some of the challenges faced by New Mexico’s minority youth and speaks to the need to understand and address the root causes. (A special KIDS COUNT report; Dec. 2010) Read more