Attend a local orientation meeting and learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent! CYFD staff and foster parents will be available to provide information and answer questions about the process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent at the following locations (click on city name to jump to a list of dates). Reservations are not necessary; just show up!

Please note: Families that live in Santa Fe and Sandoval counties may only attend an orientation in those two counties due to a new a new pre-service training pilot program in those counties only. For more information, please contact your respective recruiter in Santa Fe or Sandoval County.

Albuquerque | Belen | Espanola | Hobbs | Roswell | Santa Fe

Albuquerque Orientation Meetings
Location: CYFD, 1031 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: Doug Black, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, (505) 841-7890
Dates/Time:
Feb. 8 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Mar. 14 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Apr. 11 (Wed), 6 p.m.
May 9 (Wed), 6 p.m.
June 13 (Wed), 6 p.m.
July 11 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Aug. 8 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Sept. 12 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Oct. 10 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Nov. 14 (Wed), 6 p.m.
Dec. 5 (Wed), 6 p.m.
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Belen Orientation Meetings
Location: Belen Community Center, 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, NM
Contact: Diane Granito, (505) 476-1045
Dates/Time:
Feb. 16 (Thu), 6 p.m.
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Espanola Orientation Meetings
Location: CYFD, 912 North Railroad, Espanola, NM
Contact: Marie T. Martinez, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, (505) 753-0986
Dates/Time:
Jan. 31 (Tue), 5:30 p.m.
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Hobbs Orientation Meetings
Location: CYFD, 907 W. Calle Sur, Hobbs, NM
Contact: Renee Fitts, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, (575) 624-3406
Dates/Time:
Mar. 6 (Tue), 6 p.m.
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Roswell Orientation Meetings
Location: CYFD, 4 Grand Avenue Plaza, Roswell, NM
Contact: Renee Fitts, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, (575) 624-3406
Dates/Time:
Feb. 20 (Mon), 6 p.m.
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Santa Fe Orientation Meetings
Location: CYFD, 1920 5th Street, Santa Fe, NM
Contact: Marie T. Martinez, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, (505) 753-0986
Dates/Time:
Mar. 13 (Tue), 5:30 p.m.
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