For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters' Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters' Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

Accountability: We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational Success

Child Find supports a child aged 3-9 years whoa re eligible for services that support delays and disabilities. These services are typically provided in a public school setting, with learning or educational goals that are developed using an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

A counselor in private practice with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the areas of mental health and substance abuse. Licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.

Services

• Rental Assistance Available
• Rent Based on Income
• Bedroom Count 0,1
• Appliances Furnished
• Close to Shopping
• Community Room
• Laundry Facility
• Mini-Blinds
• Refrigerated Air
• Sewer Included
• Trash Included
• Water Included

• Rental Assistance Available
• Rent Based on Income
• Bedroom Count 1,2,3
• Appliances Furnished
• Close to School
• Close to Shopping
• Laundry Facility
• Mini-Blinds
• Playground
• Storage

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and nursing (breastfeeding) women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including nursing (breastfeeding) promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

The New Mexico WIC Program provides free healthy foods, ideas for healthy eating and maintaining good health habits, support for nursing families, and connects families with other community services. This combination of services is designed to create a support system that encourages families to feel confident in their own ability to maintain happy and healthy futures.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, your family’s health is our primary concern. To that end, we provide chronic illness care for illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, acute illness care, preventive medicine, family planning, women’s health, wellness physicals and screenings. Our providers care for you when you are well and when you are sick, managing chronic illnesses and preventing illness.

We are by your side to:

• Help your family stay healthy
• Provide regular checkups to keep your children well
• Offer school and sports physicals
• Give flu shots and other important immunizations
• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and obesity
• Treat common illnesses and minor injuries
• Give routine health procedures for women such as breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Meals for Seniors available Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. Registration is required.

Prepared meal available each Wednesday from 3pm until 6 pm.

Food pantry open to all residents of Tularosa.

As a church we believe that access to food is at the center of Christian ministry. A weekly Grace Cares food pantry gives out bags filled with staples to replenish the food supply for families and individuals.