The city, through the Children and Youth Commission, improves
the lives of Santa Fe children by providing funding and support for
local nonprofit organizations and public school programs that work
for kids. The Commission celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2009-2010.

From the beginning the Commission has believed that:

• All children and youth deserve a safe, healthy and nurturing environment in which to grow;
• Families, schools and other groups can work together with respect for young people as valued community members; and
• City government can work effectively with others in the community to support and enrich the lives of young people.

Each year, between 30,000 and 40,000 young people participate in these city-funded programs. Some children participate in several programs at once. Approximately one million dollars is awarded annually in five funding categories.

Programs

Programs funded for 2012-2013 are listed in the Grantee list:

           *   Early Care and Child Development
           *   Healthy Living
           *   Outdoor Education and Environmental Awareness
           *   Youth Leadership, Community Involvement, and Meaningful Work
           *   Supplemental Educational Programs for students in the Santa Fe Public Schools
        

Healthy Lifestyles Report
"Many excellent programs with healthy lifestyle components exist for Santa Fe children; however participation is limited by lack of accessibility, affordability, and availability." 
To read the entire report click on the following link. Healthy Lifestyles Report

Community Needs Assessment
"Every fall, the Children and Youth Commission meets with local non-profit organizations and representatives from the Santa Fe Public Schools to identify changing needs of children and youth"
To read the entire report click on the following link.  2007 Needs Assessment Report

Strategic Plans
"The purpose of this Children and Youth Strategic Plan is to serve as a guide for the City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission and Planning Office in the years 2005-2010"
To read the entire plan click on the following link. 2005 Strategic Plan

Youth Providers Coalition

"Mission: to be of service to the youth of our community, to support memeber agencies in providing the highest quality youth programs and to develop and share resources among community-based youth member agenices."
To read more from the Youth Providers Coalition Fact Sheet click on the following link. Youth Providers Coalition 

Cooking with Kids (Photo Courtesy of Kate Russell)

 Contact

A. Terrie Rodriguez  Youth and Family Services   Division Director  (505) 955-6603  Email	Chris Sanchez Program Manager Children & Youth Commission (505) 955-6678  Email
Physical Address  120 South Federal Place  Room 306  Santa Fe, NM	Mailing Address  P.O. Box 909  Santa Fe, NM 87501