Children and youth represent the future of our state. Providing them with the support they need to thrive is one of the most important things we can do to build a better future for New Mexico.
Our children and youth face many challenges, however – ranging from a deficient education system to poor health. New Mexico has one of the nation’s highest child mortality rates – with 24 deaths per 100,000 children ages 1-14.[1] Many New Mexico youth are overweight (32.7% of NM children ages 10-17 are overweight or obese)[2] which increases rates of diabetes and other illness.
Other factors that impact the health and quality of life of our children and youth are high rates of drug and alcohol use. According to the White House Office on Narcotics and Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), nearly 21% of New Mexico teenagers have tried marijuana before their 13th birthday, with more than one in four youth using it regularly. Five percent of female youth and ten percent of male youth in NM use cocaine regularly, and four percent use injected drugs. And 24% of NM high school students currently smoke cigarettes.[3]
To learn more about New Mexico Children and Youth, view the articles below.
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Dear Members of NMAG,
The NMAG Board of Directors has decided to hold three meetings on the last Friday of the month in February, March and April to gather the members of NMAG together for an overview of the organization and its membership. These meetings will be devoted to informing members about NMAG and New Mexico funders and what they do. It is hoped that this format will provide an opportunity for members to become more informed about the membership and the different...
FHL Foundation Presents:
Nicholas Carr in Albuquerque
February 17, 2012
Advancing Vulnerable Children and Families in New Mexico: A Collaborative Strategy to Improve Access to Benefits and Integrated Services
A Working Document for Data--‐Driven, Cross--‐Sector Discussion
This report was prepared by Joohee Rand, consultant, for a joint project of the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers (NMAG) and the Center for Philanthropic Partnerships (CPP). The project was funded with generous support from the W.K. Kellogg...