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Santa Fe Spring: Foster Care Wins, Free Childcare, and March's Best Events
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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Tuesday, March 3rd. Kicking off today with some game-changing news for New Mexico families, as the state just sealed a new agreement in the long-running Kevin S. child welfare lawsuit, building on real progress in our foster care system. Last year, timely wellness checks for kids entering custody hit over 75 percent, a huge win that means faster safety nets for vulnerable little ones right here in Santa Fe and across the Land of Enchantment. But theres more work ahead, like ramping up recruitment for non-relative foster homes and treatment placements, plus slashing caseloads for frontline workers to 90 percent compliance by November. The deal even creates a foster parent advisory board to streamline payments and training, ensuring families get the support they need to thrive. This directly impacts our community, giving kids stable homes and easing the load on parents stepping up as caregivers.
Hot on the family front, New Mexico is now the first state offering universal free child care to all working families, no income limits, saving households an average of 14,000 dollars a year per child. Think about it, Santa Fe parents can breathe easier, ditching those thousand-dollar monthly bills for daycare and channeling funds into local gems like martial arts classes or family dinners at spots like Social Kitchen plus Bar. Its a workforce booster too, letting more folks join the economy while prioritizing kids in tough spots, though spots are still tight so check with the Early Childhood Education Department soon.
In court news, the trial against Meta heated up today in Santa Fe, with prosecutors rolling out video depositions from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Theyre accusing the tech giant of hiding risks like social media addiction and child exploitation on platforms kids love, spotlighting how this affects our youth and could shape national lawsuits.
Now, lets talk fun, because Santa Fes March lineup is electric. Tonight, catch East Forest at the Lensic for a mind-expanding blend of ambient and electronic sounds perfect for introspection. Tomorrow, snag Meow Wolf locals tickets for just 10 bucks from 5 to 6:20 pm using code HAPPYBIRTHDAY, diving into the House of Eternal Return. This week, Nacha Mendez rocks The Mystic for free on the 5th with her soulful ranchera-flamenco fusion, and the Assad Brothers bid farewell at Lensic on the 6th. Gear up for American Ballet Theatre on the 11th, Neko Case with Destroyer on the 12th, Lunasas Celtic vibes for St. Pattys on the 15th, and Banff Mountain Film Festival over the 16th and 17th. Ongoing treats include Santa Fe Farmers Market Saturdays, Last Friday Art Walks at the Railyard, and Margarita Rail rides with tequila and tunes.
Whether youre hiking Black Canyon with the Burro Group Wednesday or soaking in local music, Santa Fes buzzing with heart and culture that strengthens our community.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Hot on the family front, New Mexico is now the first state offering universal free child care to all working families, no income limits, saving households an average of 14,000 dollars a year per child. Think about it, Santa Fe parents can breathe easier, ditching those thousand-dollar monthly bills for daycare and channeling funds into local gems like martial arts classes or family dinners at spots like Social Kitchen plus Bar. Its a workforce booster too, letting more folks join the economy while prioritizing kids in tough spots, though spots are still tight so check with the Early Childhood Education Department soon.
In court news, the trial against Meta heated up today in Santa Fe, with prosecutors rolling out video depositions from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Theyre accusing the tech giant of hiding risks like social media addiction and child exploitation on platforms kids love, spotlighting how this affects our youth and could shape national lawsuits.
Now, lets talk fun, because Santa Fes March lineup is electric. Tonight, catch East Forest at the Lensic for a mind-expanding blend of ambient and electronic sounds perfect for introspection. Tomorrow, snag Meow Wolf locals tickets for just 10 bucks from 5 to 6:20 pm using code HAPPYBIRTHDAY, diving into the House of Eternal Return. This week, Nacha Mendez rocks The Mystic for free on the 5th with her soulful ranchera-flamenco fusion, and the Assad Brothers bid farewell at Lensic on the 6th. Gear up for American Ballet Theatre on the 11th, Neko Case with Destroyer on the 12th, Lunasas Celtic vibes for St. Pattys on the 15th, and Banff Mountain Film Festival over the 16th and 17th. Ongoing treats include Santa Fe Farmers Market Saturdays, Last Friday Art Walks at the Railyard, and Margarita Rail rides with tequila and tunes.
Whether youre hiking Black Canyon with the Burro Group Wednesday or soaking in local music, Santa Fes buzzing with heart and culture that strengthens our community.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI