SchoolsWednesday, November 11
New Mexico puts $7.8 million into a program for students facing homelessness
The Today in Santa Fe team
If you have kids in Santa Fe Public Schools, this one may sound familiar. The Family Stabilization Program was piloted in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces, and the state announced $7.8 million for it this school year. It's expanding to all four San Juan County districts. Families get help with rent, utilities, vehicle repairs and other emergencies through their children's schools.
The pilot served 487 families on $4.9 million
- $7.8 million
- for this school year
- $4.9 million
- for last year's pilot
- 487
- families served in the pilot
- 1,240
- students served in the pilot
Source: Source New Mexico
Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and Central Consolidated districts join after data showed 8% of San Juan County students experience housing instability. Farmington's Paul Pavlik told Source NM the money came as the area recovers from last month's flooding. Three of the seven families the district has helped so far were directly affected.
Farmington and Central Consolidated get the most San Juan County money
Source: Source New Mexico
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Farmington | $750K |
| Central Consolidated | $750K |
| Bloomfield | $400K |
| Aztec | $300K |
- Farmington: 655 McKinney-Vento students last school year
- Central Consolidated: 516 McKinney-Vento students of more than 4,000
- Aztec: aims to help 30 students' families
Sources: Source New Mexico, KRQE NEWS 13