Tumbleweeds Links
Businesses, support services, schools, medical resources, parks, libraries and more for Santa Fe families
Friends, support groups, services
Babynet
Information and referral for pregnant women and families with young children. Bilingual.
www.santafecf.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Caring adult mentors for boys and girls. Bilingual.
www.bbbs.org/northernnm
Birthing Tree Cooperative
Childbirth and parenting workshops, doula services, postpartum home support.
www.thebirthingtree.com
Blue Star Mothers
For moms with sons and daughters serving in active military. Supports troops, families and veterans.
www.nmbluestarmothers.org
Catholic Charities of Santa Fe
Teen Parent Support Project and Immigration and Legalization Services.
www.catholiccharitiesasf.org
Challenge New Mexico
Services for people with disabilities and their families. Therapeutic recreation and special events.
www.challengenewmexico.org
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Advocacy for abused and neglected children in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties.
www.casafirst.org
Gerard's House
Support groups for children, teens and families in grief.
www.gerardshouse.org
Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities
Disability-related information and referral.
http://cdd.unm.edu/babynet
La Leche League
Support groups for nursing moms and interested women. Babies welcome.
www.lllusa.org/web/SantaFeNM.html
La Luz Lifelink Family Services
Rental assistance to very low-income families to prevent homelessness.
www.thelifelink.org
Los Alamos Family Strength Network
Education, support groups and activities for all types of families, parents, teens, and children.
www.lafsn.org
Many Mothers
One-on-one support for new families, monthly support circles for moms.
www.manymothers.org
Macaroni Kid Santa Fe
Free weekly email newsletter and website listing upcoming happenings and events for families. Articles, links, volunteer opportunities, day trip ideas and more.
www.santafe.macaronikid.com/
Mothering Mothers
Nurturing for new families. Breastfeeding, newborn care, nutrition.
www.motheringmothers.org
Mother's Medicine
Circles Loving, healing and spiritual gatherings for moms.
www.blessyoumom.com
New Vistas
Support and education for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities. Bilingual.
www.newvistas.org
Parents Reaching Out
Support, encouragement, information and resources for famlies with unique needs.
www.parentsreachingout.org
Quaker House
Silent worship, childcare provided.
www.quakerfinder.org
Santa Fe Children
Online resource for Santa Fe families: activities, day trips, schools, after-school programs, stores, parent resources and more.
www.santafechildren.com
Santa Fe Community College
Early Childhood Development Program, Warm Line, child care information, Toy Lending Center.
www.sfccnm.edu/early_childhood_development_center
Santa Fe County Maternal and Child Health Council
Extensive resource directory available.
www.santafecounty.org/hhsd/maternal_and_child_health.php
Santa Fe County Maternal and Child Health Council
Link to SFCMCHC directory (above).
www.santafecounty.org/about_us/
Somos un Pueblo Unido
Protecting and expanding immigrants' rights in New Mexico.
www.somosunpueblounido.org
Libraries
Española Public Library
Children's story hours and other resources for families.
www.youseemore.com/Espanola
Santa Fe Public Library
Main, plus three branches, all with children's rooms and activities.
www.santafelibrary.org
Taos Public Library
Children's room, story times, crafts and other children's programs.
www.taoslibrary.org
Vista Grande Public Library
In Eldorado. Children's and teen programs.
www.vglibrary.org
Medical & Counseling
American Red Cross, Mid-Rio Grande Chapter
Community CPR, Child & Infant CPR, First Aid, Babysitting Classes and more.
www.redcrossalbq.org
Ayudantes
Family mental health clinic with drug and alcohol abuse programs. Free screening. Bilingual.
www.ayudantes.org
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
Classes on prepared childbirth, doula services. Bilingual.
www.stvin.org/community
Create a Story
Imaginal studio, Claudia Raphael, Transpersonal Educator, Art Therapist.
www.createastorystudio.com
Haley Ritchey, DDS and Curtis Brookover, DDS
Children's dental and orthodontic care in Eldorado.
www.eldoradodental.com
Ishwari Sollohub, MA LMHC
Family-friendly counseling services for adults and couples.
www.ishwari.org
La Familia Medical Center
Prenatal care, well and sick child health services including dental and lab work. Free immunizations, Prenatal classes.
www.lafamiliasf.org
Las Cumbres Santa Fe Community Infant Program
Infant mental health services for parents and babies. Counseling, emotional support, parenting and developmental guidance.
www.lascumbres-nm.org
Mediations Unlimited
Dispute resolution service. Divorce, parenting plans, family communication, probate, mediation, coaching.
www.nmmediate.com
Pastoral Counseling Center
Counseling for children, adolescents and families. Play and sand-tray therapy. Sliding fee scale.
www.pastoralcounselingsantafe.org
Presbyterian Medical Services
Primary and behavioral health care for all ages.
www.pms-inc.org
SKY Counseling Center
Free counseling for youth and their families.
www.nmjustice.net
Villa Therese Catholic Clinic
Free medical and dental services, immunizations, medicine and formula, foot and eye exams.
www.vtccsf.org
Youth Shelters
Free therapy for children, teens and families. Emergency shelter, transitional living, and street outreach for homeless youth.
www.youthshelters.org
Museums / Parks / Playspaces
Albuquerque Biological Park
Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Zoo, Tingley Beach, Botanic Garden.
www.cabq.gov/biopark
Bradbury Science Museum
Displays, videos and exhibits on the history of the atomic bomb and contemporary research conducted at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
www.lanl.gov/museum
Explora
Family-oriented science center. Interactive experiences in science, technology and art.
www.explora.us/en
Genoveva Chavez Community Center
After-school programs, sports, swimming, ice skating, events.
www.chavezcenter.com
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Drawings, watercolors, pastels and sculpture, video about O’Keeffe.
www.okeeffemuseum.org
Harwood Museum of Art
Historic and contemporary art and culture of the Taos region. Homeschooler activities.
www.harwoodmuseum.org
Institute of American Indian Art Museum
National collection of contemporary Indian art.
www.iaia.edu/museum
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Thirty-five acres of nature preserve, hosting a diversity of plants and wildlife, interpretive trails, pond.
www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Roland Discovery Center: interactive exhibits, puzzles, and games for the young and young at heart.
www.indianartsandculture.org
Museum of International Folk Art
The world’s largest collection of folk art.
www.internationalfolkart.org
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Family activities, puzzles, books, historical costumes and hands-on activities in the Youth Art and Activity Center.
www.spanishcolonial.org
New Mexico History Museum
Explore history from the indigenous people through the Atomic Age.
www.nmhistorymuseum.org
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Exhibits, planetarium and movies at the giant-screen DynaTheater.
www.nmnaturalhistory.org
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve
Outdoor activities: Bird Walks, History Tours, Bat Watches, Gold Mine Tour, hikes to Placer Peak and more.
www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Palace of the Governors
Exhibits from colonial New Mexico.
www.palaceofthegovernors.org
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits and activities that intrigue, delight, and challenge all ages.
www.santafechildrensmuseum.org
Santa Fe Farmer's Market
Local foods and products. One of the most widely recognized markets in the United States.
www.santafefarmersmarket.com
Santa Fe Southern Railway
Day trips, night trains, holiday and special events trains, rambling along in vintage coaches through High Desert scenery.
www.sfsr.com
Sunday Community Fair
Local artists and craftspeople, farmers, ranchers, food artisans, musicians, refreshments and entertainment.
www.santafefarmersmarket.com
Twirl Playspace in Taos
Learn magic tricks, make toys, play classic games—something different every week.
www.twirlhouse.com
Warehouse 21
A hub for youth-directed development in the arts through mentorship and entrepreneurial opportunities.
www.warehouse21.org
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
Changing exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art with an emphasis on the Southwest.
www.wheelwright.org
Photographers
Ana June Creative
Child and family photography.
www.anajunecreative.com
Clare Lighton Photography
Photography services, portraits.
www.clarelighton.com
Schools / After-School programs
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
School Dance classes in Santa Fe and Eldorado: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Folklorico.
www.aspensantafeballet.com
Catron Community Learning
Academic and personal growth, kindergarten through grade 8.
www.catroncommunitylearning.com
Desert Montessori School
Montessori preschool and elementary for ages 2 through 12.
www.desertmontessorischool.com
Dragonfly School
Preschool and Elementary, kindergarten through grade 4.
www.dragonflyschool.com
Eldorado Children's Theatre and Teen Players
After-school performing arts program.
www.eldoradochildrenstheatre.org
Girls Inc.
After-school program for girls kindergarten through grade 6.
www.girlsincofsantafe.org
La Casita Preschool
Parent cooperative preschool, ages 3 through 6.
www.lacasita.edu
Little Earth School
Focusing on nurture, knowledge and nature; ages 3 to 10.
www.littleearthschool.org
Moving People Dance
Dance and movement classes for age 3 through adult.
www.movingpeopledance.org
National Dance Institute - New Mexico
In-school and after-school performing arts classes.
www.ndi-nm.org
New Mexico Fencing Foundation
Youth and adult fencing classes.
www.nmfencing.org
Northern Aquatic Club
Team swimming for ages 5 to 18.
www.northernaquaticclub.com
Pandemonium Productions
Performing arts program.
www.pandemoniumprod.org
Rio Grande School
Independent school, kindergarten through grade 6.
www.riograndeschool.org
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Performance, education, outreach, grades 4 through 8.
www.desertchorale.org
Santa Fe Family YMCA
After-school and preschool programs.
www.ymcacnm.org
Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences
Academic excellence, preschool through grade 8.
www.santafeschool.org
Santa Fe Waldorf School
Waldorf education, preschool through grade 12.
www.santafewaldorf.org
Santa Fe Youth Symphony
Education and performances: orchestra, jazz, mariachi and violin.
www.sfys.org
Santo Niño Regional Catholic School
Catholic education for grades pre-K through 6.
www.santoninoregional.org
Southwest Children's Theatre
Theatre arts classes, grades 3 through 9.
www.southwestchildrenstheatre.com
Tara School
Small, multi-age classes, academics and social skills, kindergarten through grade 6.
www.taraschool.org
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool
Preschool and kindergarten, inspiring lifelong learning and caring.
www.sftbs.org
The Children's Dance Program
Classes for adults and children: dance, movement, gymnastics.
www.childrensdanceprogram.com
The Natural Child Preschool
Bilingual early childhood programs, ages 6 months through 6 years.
www.thenaturalchildprograms.com
Wise Fool New Mexico
Circus arts classes and puppetry workshops for all ages.
www.wisefoolnewmexico.org
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