Unica NM FIESTA Project

F – Family Connection:
FIESTA helps build community and meaningful connections among foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families across New Mexico. Through shared learning, peer support, and welcoming spaces, families can connect with one another, reduce isolation, and strengthen a broader network of care.

I – Information & Resources:
We connect foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families with the resources, referrals, and information they need to successfully navigate their caregiving journey and access the supports available to them.

E – Education:
Our support groups provide education, encouragement, and practical tools to help foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families meet the unique and often complex needs of the children in their care.

S – Support Groups:
We offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive support groups throughout New Mexico for foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families. These groups provide emotional support, peer connection, skill-building, and opportunities for shared learning.

T – Timely Support (Warm Line):
Our warm line provides non-emergency phone support to foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families, helping them navigate challenges, access resources, and feel supported throughout their caregiving journey.

A – Advocacy:
We amplify the voices of foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship families through advocacy efforts that identify and address systemic issues affecting children and families involved with child welfare systems in New Mexico.