HousingSaturday, November 7
State puts nearly $8 million into school-based help for families facing housing insecurity
The Today in Santa Fe team
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' Office of Housing is investing nearly $8 million in its family stabilization program, which helps school kids facing housing insecurity. This year it's expanding to all four school districts in San Juan County, where a state report says around 8% of students struggle with housing insecurity.
The program is expanding to all four San Juan County districts
- Nearly $8M
- going into the family stabilization program
- 4
- San Juan County school districts getting the program
Source: 96.3 KKOB
- Before: Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe Public Schools
- Aid covers: rent, utilities, repairs and other emergencies
- How it works: parents or guardians get aid through their child's school
Around 8% of San Juan County students struggle with housing insecurity
8%San Juan County students facing housing insecurity, per a state report
Source: 96.3 KKOB
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| San Juan County students facing housing insecurity, per a state report | 8% |
On Santa Fe's own front, the city released its 2026 Mayor's Homelessness Summit Report with key findings and recommended next steps. The Youth and Family Services Division held the June summit with more than 300 participants.
Sources: 96.3 KKOB, KRQE NEWS 13