New Mexico Voices for Children
Albuquerque, Albuquerque Metro
Statewide policy advocacy and research advancing the well-being and economic security of New Mexico children and families.
About
New Mexico Voices for Children is an Albuquerque-based nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on improving the wellbeing of children and families in New Mexico. The organization conducts research, analyzes policy, and advocates for changes that address child poverty, health, education, and economic security, working to ensure that the needs of children are prioritized in public policy.
The organization is known for producing data and analysis on the conditions facing New Mexico's children, including its participation in the annual KIDS COUNT data effort, which tracks indicators of child wellbeing across the state and nation. By compiling and presenting this data, New Mexico Voices for Children informs policymakers, advocates, and the public about how children are faring and where improvements are needed.
New Mexico consistently ranks low on measures of child wellbeing, with high rates of child poverty and significant challenges in areas such as health and education. New Mexico Voices for Children uses its research to advocate for policies that address these challenges, including measures related to family economic security, healthcare access, early childhood education, and tax policy that affects low-income families.
The organization engages in advocacy at the state level, working with legislators and officials to advance policies that benefit children and families. Its evidence-based approach combines rigorous research with active engagement in the policy process, aiming to translate data into concrete improvements in the lives of New Mexico's children.
Supported by foundation grants and donations, New Mexico Voices for Children operates as an independent advocate for children's interests. By grounding its advocacy in research and data, the organization works to shape a policy environment that supports the health, education, and economic security of children and families across New Mexico, with a particular focus on those facing poverty and disadvantage.
