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The New Mexico Caregivers Coalition (NMCC) is happy to announce the start of the New Mexico Respite Care Provider Registry! The New Mexico Respite Care Provider Registry will be officially launched in January 2024 to folks across the state of New Mexico. However, before the registry’s launch, the registry needs a list of respite providers

New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department announces the New Mexi-Care Caregiver Health Model in six counties, Harding, Catron, Sierra, Lincoln, San Miguel, or De Baca County. This program will provide financial assistance and training to caregivers who are assisting friends or family members with daily activities due to physical or cognitive limitations. The goal

Adrienne Smith, President and CEO of the New Mexico Caregivers Coalition, spoke to KSFR Public Radio on Nuestra America recently about the challenges caregivers and their clients face in rural communities and potential policy solutions. Listen to the interview here

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Caregivers Coalition for the “Get Ahead” program impact report. Molina has a foundation called the MolinaCares Accord. They are committed to building stronger communities by improving people’s health and lives. MolinaCares has now funded a program to support the basic needs of caregivers. “They

NMCC is searching for applicants for a New Mexico Lead Organizer. The Lead Organizer will launch a formal organizing project within NMCC and grow a new base of agency-employed and publicly-funded caregivers. The person selected for this position will lead outreach and base-building work across the state, developing partnerships with institutions to recruit caregivers and engaging existing

The Federal Reserve’s tenth Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, or SHED, explores financial challenges families face in an era of rising costs. How did higher prices affect families last year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? This year’s report uncovers compelling data about aspects of people’s financial lives.