Online Application helps families who are in need to apply for services and/or be referred to various state/federal early childhood programs. Applying for services does not establish eligibility.
Please note that you have the option to choose multiple programs to apply and/or be referred to as shown below. We may need your household details and some additional basic information based on the programs that you may have chosen.
Child care assistance provides financial support to help you pay for the cost of child care. The Child Care Services Bureau pays some or all of your child care costs each month.
Child Care Assistance eligibility is based on certain guidelines. You can review the Child Care Assistance eligibility guidelines here and the Child Care Assistance income guidelines here. You may also review the copayment table here.
To search for a provider in your area click here.
Home Visiting services help connect families who have children age 3 and under to helpers that make life a little easier. A home visitor can offer advice of all kinds, whether that's breastfeeding tips, how to manage stress, or even getting clothes for back-to-school.
New Mexico PreK is a voluntary, free program that gives children between the ages of 3 to 5 the opportunity to attend a high-quality, early childhood education program before entering kindergarten.
The FIT Program is a statewide program that provides home and community based early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
To learn more about FIT Program, please click here.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free, nutritious meals to children and youth ages 1 to 18 during the summer months. Click Here for a map search to find your nearest meal site location.
In order to start an application, you will need to create an account by registering using a valid email address. Once you start an application you can save it and continue the process at a later time. After the application is submitted, it will then be reviewed and you will be contacted by our staff for next steps. With your account you will also be able to check the status of your application(s) online.
Please note that by completing and submitting this information is not a final determination of eligibility. Submission is not a guarantee that services will be provided. Additional information will be requested by program staff in order to determine your eligibility.
