P.O. Box 788 
Bernalillo, NM 87004 
Phone: (505) 867-3396 
Fax: (505) 867-3398 
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News and Activities

February 2012

We now offer electronic versions of our "Parent Pages" Newsletter and Activity Sign-ups. Scroll down for the sign-up forms.

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Come SPARE us your time and STRIKE up some fun!

Bowl-a-ThonJoin us for our Inaugural Bowl-a-Thon on Saturday, March 31st at Ten Pins and More in Rio Rancho. We invite all Abrazos families, supporters and members of the community to come bowl with us to help children and families with special needs. All bowlers will receive a tee-shirt and the chance to win great prizes. Please visit our website (www.abrazosnm.org) or Facebook page for more information. We have a variety of sponsorships available for businesses and organizations that want to support a great cause and get some great exposure. Getting involved couldn’t be easier, just contact Jeff at 867-3396 or .

What’s New in the Respite Program?

This spring our Recreational Respite Program for children with Autism will offer bowling, which is a new activity. This activity will assist the children with balance, body awareness and developing a sense of teamwork. We are seeking Fee Sponsors to assist with the costs to continue to provide this specialized program. You can donate through PayPal or send a check to Abrazos Family Support Services. Thank you for your support!

Community Group Activities for Families with Infants & Toddlers

This winter, we are offering one community group activity each month to give all children in our program an opportunity to improve their communication and play skills with other children. These group activities also provide parents with an opportunity to meet and socialize with other parents. You must sign up for all group activities at least one week prior to the date of the activity. You can sign up from this page or you can complete the sign-up form and mail it to our office.

February 13, Monday
10:30a - 12:30p		 Red Light Green Light Educational Play Area
3601 Old Airport Rd NW-F1, Albuquerque, NM
Snack provided
Deadline for signing up is Monday, February 6
March 19, Monday
10:30a - 12:30p		 Red Light Green Light Educational Play Area
3601 Old Airport Rd NW-F1, Albuquerque, NM
Snack provided
Deadline for signing up is Monday, March 12
Online Activity Sign-up
Complete and submit this form. Required fields are in BOLD UPPERCASE.
DATE OF ACTIVITY:
NAME OF CHILD(REN)
ENROLLED IN ABRAZOS:
NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:
NAME OF ADULT(S) WHO WILL
ATTEND THIS ACTIVITY:
Number of People Attending This Activity:
ADULT(S) / TEENS:
Children 4-12 years old:
CHILDREN 3 YEARS AND BELOW:
In the event that we must postpone or cancel this group
activity, how should we contact you?
NAME:
PHONE:
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HEARING Screening Available

Abrazos conducts hearing screening with newly referred children during their initial evaluations. We are also available to do hearing screenings by appointment at our offices, in your home or at the Rio Rancho Shining Stars Preschool Child Find event on Saturday mornings (Feb. 11, Mar. 3, Mar. 11). There is no cost to families for this service. If you would like to have your child’s hearing screened, please call our office (867-3396) or talk to your Service Coordinator to schedule an appointment. Please be aware that we cannot screen your child’s hearing if she/he has a cold or is sick.

Developmental Play group and Toddler Movement groupStarting in February: Developmental Play group and Toddler Movement group

Below is a brief description of each group. A brochure with a registration form for each group is available from our staff and below with more specific information about these small group activities. We want to thank the MOMS Club of Rio Rancho-Cottonwood who gave us a donation to fund scholarships for five children to participate in the Toddler Movement group.

Developmental Play group: Children learn to play and communicate with other children while parents learn activities to prepare their child for preschool. Two year olds typically benefit the most from this group. The group is for the child enrolled in our program and one parent/caregiver. Click here to open the brochure and registration form. Registration Deadline: January 23, 2012.

Toddler Movement group: Children learn movement and listening skills while parents learn activities to help their child improve their movement skills. Children who have started walking benefit the most from this group. This group is for the child enrolled in our program and one parent/caregiver.  Click here to open the brochure and registration form. Registration Deadline: January 27, 2012.

Notifying Us to Cancel an Appointment:

  • Please call our main number 867-3396 and leave a message with the operator when you need to cancel an appointment for an individual session or group activity.
  • Call as soon as you know that you cannot make a scheduled appointment.
  • If your child wakes up sick or is sick the day before, call us immediately.

Tips for Appointments During Cold and Flu Season

  1. It is best to reschedule appointments when your children are sick. When they don’t feel well, children do not feel good about learning a difficult or new skill and are likely to become frustrated or discouraged.
  2. When your child is sick, our staff can still meet with you to answer questions about your child’s development or provide you with activities or information about resources that are beneficial.
  3. Even though we disinfect all our toys and materials, our workers do catch the flu and colds. We do not allow them to work when they are ill and ask that they call you to reschedule.

Thanks to Everyone Who Supports Our Work

The staff of Abrazos thank all the businesses and organizations that supported our work in 2011. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of local businesses and private foundation funding to help provide services for children and families. We are thankful to all our supporters. Our 2011 supporters include: Albertsons Grocery-Pharmacy, Bad Ass Coffee Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, B & G Office & School Supplies, Creative Therapy Services, COMAR Charitable Foundation, Graybar Electrical Systems, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Flying Star Cafes, Hurst Capital Management, KUNM 89.9 FM, L & S Marketing, Octopus Car Wash, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, Western Assurance, Sutin Thayer and Browne PC, United Way of Central New Mexico, US New Mexico Federal Credit Union.

You can contact us by calling 505-867-3396, browsing this website, or by mail at Abrazos Family Support Services, P.O. Box 788, Bernalillo, NM 87004

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