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Welcome to the

NM GRADS Dads

Coordinator Corner.

It is the purpose of the NM GRADS Dads/MELD to provide support and networking for fathers of children of teenage mothers.

Congratulations on taking the steps to help your child emotionally and socially. Please contact us for more information.

Deborah Grider, New Mexico GRADS Dads State Coordinator

Resources

Online Basic Computer Classes

Legislative Update 2003

ACA Presentation

Shaken Baby Syndrome Power Point

Fatherhood Power Point

National Fatherhood Initiative

Group Training/Activities Statewide

Fatherhood Forms

Legislative Update 2004
Pictures of SB 166 signing in

Las Cruces
Pictures of SB 166 signing in Las Cruces

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Positive Results!

The system in 2006-2007 enrolled 812 students in school and 240 Dads in support groups. 169 children of GRADS students were served in our Child Care Centers which served a total of 299; 2.22% repeat pregnancy rate, of which 1.29% were planned; 3.33% low birth weight; 186 graduated and 656 made academic gain; 147 former drop-outs were recruited; 17.12% were employed; 7.14% on TANF; and 100% received some form of public assistance