The New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care, as a contractor for the New Mexico Public Education Department, GRADS Plus grant, has created and collected a series of tools and resources to support health outcomes and increase health literacy of young people who are pregnant/expectant and parenting. These tools may be useful directly for these young people or for adults who support them (e.g. teachers, health care providers, etc.). The goal of these resources and tools is to assist in guiding young people as they navigate, for themselves and their children, the complicated U.S. health care system so they can receive the most optimum health for themselves and their families. These tools may be of use to any young person learning about health care navigation.
NEW: Knowing how to utilize care coordination is important. Find the new resources on How to Get a Care Coordinator and a Script for Seeking Care Coordination through NM Medicaid MCOs.
2017 Youth Health Literacy Guide
Resources for Young Parents
The NewMexicoKids.org website is a portal for New Mexico families, early childhood professionals and the general public to find information on early childhood professional development, training and technical assistance, consumer education resources on child development, and child care and home visiting referrals.
This website offers tips and resources for early learning. Information is also available in Spanish.
NM Early Childhood Education & Care Department – Family Services – Am I Eligible?
Survey to learn more about the Family Services programs and a link to apply for services or request referrals.
“Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. “
“Use the science of early learning to help your child succeed and thrive. Brain building with your child during their first 5 years gives them a strong base for lifelong learning.”
This website offers a wide range of resources for parents and children. Everything from numbers to hard topics that happen in life.
“Free resources to help understand, track and encourage your baby’s milestones for the best possible outcomes.”
Here is some information about how to apply for SNAP and WIC benefits in New Mexico.
Information about Applying for WIC Benefits
NM Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED)
Make your food benefits go further with these resources:
Medicaid Rewards Programs Brief (GRADS Information Sheet)
Medicaid Transportation Benefit Programs for Expectant and New Parents (GRADS Information Sheet)
GRADS and SBHCs Collaboration
School-based and health centers and the GRADS program staff can collaborate in many ways that support the best health and academic outcomes for expectant and parenting teens. The following documents describe and support best practices in the field that other SBHCs and GRADS programs may wish to replicate to support their young patients and students and their families.
- Best Practices for Dual Referral
- Best Practices for Program Collaboration
- Best Practices in Collaboration with Public Health
- Brief on Outreach for Young Men
- GRADS and SBHC Dual Referral Forms
- GRADS and SBHCs Flyer
- Medicaid Rewards Programs Brief
- Medicaid Transportation Benefit Programs for Expectant and New Parents
- Prenatal and Infant Health Topics for Collaboration
- SBHC Care Limits for Expectant and Parenting Teens
GRADS and SBHCs: An Important Partnership
Thanks to our colleagues, Ruth Center and Chris Eisenberg of Santa Fe, we have the following instructive video featuring their best practices for collaboration.