The state has announced two new COVID-19 resources for New Mexico residents. New Mexico Caregivers Coalition staff have tested both resources to ensure they are both running smoothly. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging everyone—whether symptomatic or not—to take a free, in-home saliva test for COVID-19. You can sign up through the link below for …
On January 1, 2021 the New Mexico Minimum Wage increased to $10.50 an hour. This increase is in accordance with an amendment to the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act signed into law by Governor Lujan Grisham on April 1, 2019. Beginning January 1, 2021:State minimum wage: $10.50 per hourState tipped minimum wage: $2.55 per hour …
New Mexico minimum wage increase went into effect Friday, January 1, 2021 Read More »
When COVID-19 passes, what’s next? Grow your financial knowledge through this 5-session online workshop that will provide teams of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities AND their caregivers (paid or family) with long-term skills needed to gain independent financial stability and capability Dates: December 1 December 3 December 8 December 10 December 15 Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Location: Online …
ONLINE WORKSHOP – Financial Capability and Community Inclusion for New Mexicans Read More »
PHI announced this week the launch of a multi-state advocacy initiative centered on improving working conditions for caregivers. PHI’s “Essential Jobs, Essential Care” aims to advocate for state laws and regulations that strengthen the caregiver workforce. This national initiative is centered on Michigan, New Mexico and North Carolina and is a collaborative effort with three coalitions: IMPART …
At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, New Mexico Caregivers Coalition (NMCC) moved quickly to reallocate General Operating Funds for New Mexico caregivers’ basic needs. In order to make sound decisions on program needs, the survey was designed to provide us information on financial hardships of caregivers throughout the state and to do so in a …
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and because we cannot reach you through our typical in-person events and trainings, NMCC is offering a second way to become a Member. New Mexico Caregivers in Action, our sister organization, is a 501(c)6 and supports caregivers with programs and benefits. Read more here Dues of New Mexico Caregivers in Action …
New Mexico Caregivers Tech! just finished up the first round of training sessions and is opening the application cycle for round two! New Mexico Caregivers Tech! is a program of online training designed to build caregivers’ personal and professional technological work-related skills (financial security, internet safety, fraud protection) through four (4) short online training sessions. Caregivers …
CareTogether, developed by National Domestic Workers Alliance, is a hotline for care workers who want support and advice from trained counselors and coaches during the coronavirus pandemic. Are you stressed? Have questions? Need help? Just want to talk to an expert? Chat with trained Caregiver Coaches via text, Facebook Messenger or live webchat. Coaches are available daily from …
Do you provide care for a loved one with a chronic illness or disorder? You are not alone. We know caregiving can be stressful! This program will: Provide education and support Teach stress management techniques Help caregivers develop coping strategies Program available at no cost PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Who: Family caregivers of a loved …
Online Groups for Stress-Busting for Family Caregivers Read More »
As our readers well know, New Mexico caregivers and care workers are needed now more than ever to care for our state’s elderly and persons with disabilities. Caregivers of young children are especially hard hit because schools are closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Consequently, many caregivers NOW have the additional economic burden of meeting the …
APPLICATION CYCLE CLOSED – NEW MEXICO CAREGIVER EMERGENCY CHILD CARE GRANTS Read More »
