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Family Hardship Resources

As a part of our Cottonwood community, we want all of our families to be successful and understand that circumstances can change throughout the year. If you are in need of additional resources please do not hesitate to reach out to our Wellness Team at wellness@cottonwoodclassical.org.

Housing Assistance Resources

Provides emergency funds for rental assistance

  •  Supportive Housing Coalition: 255-3643 
  •  Salvation Army: 765–5395
  •  St. Vincent de Paul: 346-1500 extension 4

ABQ homeless assistance helpline number, 768-4357

Sandoval County: Eviction Prevention and Rent/Utility/Mortgage Arrears Assistance

What we do: 

The Sandoval County Eviction Prevention and Rent/Utility/Mortgage Arrears Program assists low to moderate income qualifying households with paying up to $3,000 arrears in rent, utility, or mortgage for those experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID Pandemic.

Contact Us:

Sandoval County Permanent Supportive Housing

Heather Zerkel

711 S. Camino Del Pueblo

P.O. Box 40 

Bernalillo, NM  87004

Office: 505-867-8167

Fax:     505-867-8170  

C0Hzerkel@sandovalcountynm.gov

Office Hours: 

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-3:00

Wednesday 8:30-2:00

Food Assistance Resources

  • Seniors who need groceries: 1-800-432-2080
  • Food for school-aged children: 1-505-827-6683
  • SNAP Benefits: 1-800-283-4465
  • WIC (Women, Infants, Children): 1-505-469-0929. 1-505-867-3124

ABQ Food support through community centers:

Presbyterian Food programs (plus other healthy living programs)-https://www.phs.org/community/committed-to-community-health/Pages/resource-center.aspx

Rio Rancho area- Storehouse West- serves individuals and families who are residents of Sandoval County and meet the federal income guidelines for low-moderate income households. https://www.storehousewest.org/

Healthcare

Useful Numbers:

  • AGORA NM Crisis Center: 505-277-3013
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: 505-266-1900
  • Child Abuse Hotline: 505-841-6100 or dial #SAFE from mobile phone
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-773-3645
  • Gambling Addiction: 1-800-522-4700
  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-24-ACHILD
  • National Child Abuse Prevention Line: 1-800-CHILDREN
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
  • National Domestic Violence (Español): 1-800-942-6908
  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

Clothing

  • School Uniforms: CCPS Counseling Dept: Nancy Stafford MA, LPCC  nancy.stafford@cottonwoodclassical.org
  • StoreHouse West-  http://www.storehousewest.org/
  • Locker 505- Need referral from school before going to location.

Supplies

  • School: CCPS Counseling Department: Nancy Stafford MA, LPCC nancy.stafford@cottonwoodclassical.org
  • Hygiene StoreHouse West-  http://www.storehousewest.org/

Internet

  • Affordable Connectivity Program- https://mcusercontent.com/fe07174c30216027e5fab1fde/images/3db47025-5e90-3f3b-7a2c-a222539a713f.png
  • Century Link Lifeline program: Low-income households may receive discounted landline telephone service OR internet service (you can receive a discount on one, but not both).  To set up your discounted service (landline phone or internet), call (800) 244-1111, then when prompted say “new customer.”  The Century Link rep you talk to will send you the application; then you will need to complete the application and provide proof of low-income to qualify for the discounted service.
  • Comcast: Offering $10 per month home Internet access to families who qualify for free school lunches. Families can also receive a laptop for $150 + tax. In order to be eligible families must not have subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days and must not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment. Call 855-846-8376 to request an application. It will take 7 to 10 days to receive an application. It will take about 1 week to get a response and another week to set up the service

Childcare

Your Local Providers Are Here to Help

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s (ECECD) Child Care Assistance Program subsidizes the cost of child care for families at or below 400% of the federal poverty level that are working, seeking work and/or in school. Currently, families that make at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) – $120,000 a year for a family of four qualify for child care assistance.

Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

  • Current proof of income
  • Birth Verification for all applicant household children
  • Verification of Educational Activity/School Schedule for adults (if applicable)
  • Picture ID for Applicant
  • Proof of New Mexico Residency (lease agreement, utility bill, mortgage)
  • Contact info for selected child care provider

(If you need help selecting a child care provider, please call Child Care Resource and Referral at the number below.)

How to apply:

  • Visit nmececd.org click on “Apply for Services”
  • Or call 1-800-832-1321
  • Email child.care@state.nm.us if you have questions or concerns about child care.

General resources for Albuquerque area- https://abqcrg.org/  or https://www.cabq.gov/help/help