Description:
Provide statewide training and technical assistance to improve the physical and mental health of child birth-10 years through assessments of needs, strategic planning, promotion, and collaboration with state and community agencies. Nutrition services are provided by request. 
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Health Educator—B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics, MPA
Eligibility:
No specific eligibility requirements.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

Description:
The Family Infant and Toddler Program at the Department of Health is the lead agency in New Mexico for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C. In New Mexico early intervention services are provided throughout New Mexico by thirty five (35) FIT Program Providers to children (birth to age 3) with or at risk for, developmental delays and their families.   For more information:  http://www.health.state.nm.us/ddsd/fit/index.html Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Licensed Nutritionist
Eligibility:
Federal and state regulations require, under IDEA law, that all children served in early intervention meet eligibility requirements. Please visit website for more information.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service
Private insurance
Medicaid
Salud Program
Fee-for-service (paid by client—some agencies may charge a fee, but no family can be denied service.)

Description:
Families FIRST (Families and Infants Receive Services and Training) is a perinatal case management program serving pregnant women and children birth to 3. A registered nurse and licensed social worker care coordinators provide assessment and education services to our clients, statewide, in private agency, public health office and home settings. Serves around 5000 clients per year.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Nurse
Eligibility:
Medicaid-eligible Native American
Counties/Area Serviced:
27 of 33 counties
Forms of Payment:
Medicaid
Salud Program

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Description:
First Born home visitation services are free, universal and voluntary to all Grant County women pregnant for the first time and families parenting for the first time. Services may begin anytime during pregnancy and continue until the child is 3 years of age or until services are no longer requested by the family. First Born also provides a nurse postpartum visit to all babies born in Grant County.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Health Educator
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Eligibility:
Participating families must reside in Grant County.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Grant County
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

Description:
Fit Families is a healthy lifestyles pilot program that targets overweight children and their families.  Families attend six classes that focus on healthy food choices, physical activity, feeling positive and goal setting.  Classes are held at a local middle school and a healthy snack or meal is provided to all participants.  The staff includes a Registered Dietitian, a Mental Health Professional, a Physical Activity Instructor and a Coordinator.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
Children ages 3-17 are referred by their physician if BMI > 95%ile. Children must be accompanied by at least one guardian, but the whole family is encouraged to come.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Las Cruces Area, Sandoval County
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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Description:
Global Nutrition Services is a group of 14 registered and licensed dietitian consultants.  Dietitian consulting services are provided to Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Individual Consultation, Head Starts, Child Development Centers, Home Health, Hospice, Wound Care Clinics, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Diabetes Clinics, Pueblos and Dialysis Centers throughout New Mexico. Nutrition consultation is provided for all age groups.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Other: CDE, CNSD, MPH
Eligibility:
If an insurance company or Medicaid is to pay for the nutrition counseling, then a doctor referral for diet counseling is needed. Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
Private insurance
Medicaid
Fee-for-service (paid by client)

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8.  kidsCAN

Contact Information:
ICAN (Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition)
kIdsCAN (Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition for kids)
Linda Wells, ICAN Program Coordinator
     New Mexico State University
      P. O. Box 30003 MSC 3AE
      Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Education:
     Individuals
     Groups
USDA Child Nutrition Program
Description:
The Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition (ICAN) program is sponsored and funded by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service and the USDA Food Nutrition Service Food Stamp Program.  ICAN and kIdsCAN provides hands-on learning experiences in the areas of nutrition, food budgeting, food preparation and food safety to limited resource New Mexicans.  The program is conducted by NMSU Cooperative Extension Service in each New Mexico county.  Paraprofessional educators teach one-time workshops and lesson series to individuals and groups.  Participants learn to buy and prepare tasty, nutritious foods and to stretch their food dollars and food benefits further, thus reducing household food insecurity.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Professional Home Economist
Paraprofessional Nutrition Educators
Eligibility:
Through waivers, the adult ICAN program can serve additional low-income audiences if at least 50% of the participants come from households that are at or below 185% of poverty.  With kIdsCAN, a waiver allows the program to collaborate with USDA’s other child nutrition programs serving low-income families, and can include schools with at least 50% of students participating in the school free or reduced lunch program and the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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9. Lovelace Regional Diabetes Program

Contact Information:
Lovelace Regional Diabetes Program
     5400 Gibson Blvd SE
     Alb. NM 87108
     505-262-7455
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education:
     Individuals
     Groups
Other:  Diabetes Education
Description:
The Lovelace Regional Diabetes Program provides nutritional services to individuals with Type1, Type2, Gestational, and Pre-diabetes.  The Staff is also able to help in the day to day self management of diabetes.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian (MS, RD, CDE)
Eligibility:
Diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
Private Insurance
Medicaid
Salud
Fee-for-service

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Description:
Clinical services and monitoring of home nutrition support patients (adult and pediatric), inclusive of reimbursement services. Option Care coordinates with healthcare professionals and caregivers to provide clinical services in addition to provision of formula/solutions and supplies necessary in the provision of nutrition support in the home environment.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
RN’s/Pharmacists trained in home infusion & nutrition support therapy Eligibility:
Medical referral from Physician, RN’s Case Managers and Dietitians are significantly involved in most cases in the referral process. Due to the confusion of insurance coverage specific to nutrition support it is also not unusual for a patient to self refer to explore the benefits they have available through their insurance provider.  The reimbursement staff will contact other involved health care providers.  Additionally, patients may self-refer if they are able to provide contact information to current health care providers.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Southern Colorado (including Cortez and Durango)
Forms of Payment:
Private Insurance
Medicaid
Fee-for-service
Molina

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Description:
Peanut Butter & Jelly Therapeutic Preschools serve children birth to five and their families in an intensive, interactive parenting program offered in Albuquerque’s South Valley and in Bernalillo.  A nurse practitioner, nurse, health advocate and a certified health education specialist provide health care safety net for high-risk kids, diagnosing and referring children in the preschools with health or developmental problems and educating parents about lifestyle choices that impact the health of their children.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Certified Health Education Specialist
Eligibility:
A family must be enrolled in a program (Preschool, Home-based, ImPACT, etc) at PB&J to receive nutrition services/education.
For more clarification on how to enroll at PB&J Family Services, Inc. please contact Venessa Misquez or Kim Gonzales at 505-877-7060.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Bernalillo and Sandoval
Forms of Payment:
State-funded service
Other funding

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Description:
The Physical Activity & Nutrition Program for Healthier Weight works with a variety of partners statewide to implement The New Mexico Plan to Promote Healthier Weight: 2006-2015.  In addition to other tasks, the Program’s nutrition coordinator oversees the 5 A Day program for New Mexico, which includes distributing 5 A Day materials for youth and adults, and presenting or coordinating presentations about the 5 A Day program (pending available stock).
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Health Educator
Licensed Nutritionist
Eligibility:
No specific requirements.  5 A Day materials are available upon request, but pending stock.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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13.  Presbyterian Nutrition Clinic

Contact Information:
Presbyterian Nutrition Clinics:
     201 Cedar, Suite 302
     Albuquerque, NM 87106
     505-563-6556
 
     5901 Harper Dr. NE
     Albuquerque, NM 87109
     505-823-8888

     4005 High Resort Blvd.
     Rio Rancho, NM 87124
     505-462-6000

Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education
     Individuals
Description:
The Presbyterian Nutrition Clinic dietitian assesses children’s nutritional status along with any condition, illness or injury that may put him or her at nutritional risk.  Based on this assessment, families are counseled on recommended dietary and/or behavior modifications.  Together, the family, child and dietitian determine specific activities to achieve nutrition goals.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Board Certified Pediatric Specialist
Eligibility:
MD referral with written diagnosis.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
Private Insurance
Medicaid
Salud
Fee-for-service

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Description:
The Public Health Resource Center has practitioners (nurses, health educators, a mental health specialist, a CDE, a nurse practitioner and an RD) that provide educational services and in some cases care coordination for diabetes (Type 1, 2 & GDM), Hepatitis C, asthma, weight management, nutrition and other health conditions as needed.   
Group programs include diabetes self management training, weight management group classes and Fit Families classes (a family based program on healthful eating, physical activity, feeling positive and goal setting).  Programs are provided to all ages regardless of insurance.  Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
While there are not specific requirements, the pediatric population served primarily has a health condition that would warrant nutritional interventions such as classification as overweight/risk of overweight, physician’s referral, diabetes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, underweight, failure to thrive or strong family history of diabetes. 
Counties/Area Serviced:
Region 5 of the NMDOH – Catron, Socorro, Torrance, Lincoln, Otero, Sierra, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna & Dona Ana Counties
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service
Other funding

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15.  Carrie Tingley Hospital

Contact Information:
Rose Thompson, MS, RD, LD
UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital
     1127 University Blvd. NE
     Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-1715
     (505) 272-3553
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Screening
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education:
     Individuals   
Description:
The primary population served at Carrie Tingley Hospital is the special needs pediatric patient. Inpatient services provided include nutrition screening and assessment. On an outpatient basis nutrition services are provided through the orthopedic, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and feeding program clinics.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
Patients are referred through their primary physician. Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State-funded service
Private insurance
Medicaid
Salud Program

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Description:
Nutrition services are provided as part of a team feeding/eating evaluation. The NM SAFE Program provides a multi-disciplinary clinic-based team evaluation to assist individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and care providers in developing eating skills with the purpose of preventing aspiration, and improving health and nutrition.  The program also assists families and caregivers in locating community resources for direct treatment, adaptive equipment and follow-up services.  The program provides technical assistance, support and continuing education for professionals and pre-service education for graduate and undergraduate students involved in feeding individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the life span. The program receives state and federal funding the Long Term Services Division of the New Mexico Department of Health and the NM LEND Program, and maintains partnerships with the Continuum of Care and the Los Lunas Community Program.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
Nutrition services are provided within the context of a team evaluation (speech pathologist, physical therapist or occupation therapist, nutritionist and physician). The screening to access services includes determining how to best serve the child. Children in need of nutrition services only are referred to the appropriate provider.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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17.  Pediatric Pulmonary Division

Contact Information:
Pediatric Pulmonary Division
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Health Sciences Center
     Albuquerque, NM
     1-888-866-7856
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education:
      Individuals
Other: Education is focused on nutrition intervention for pediatric patients with chronic pulmonary diseases.
Description:
Outpatient services by the Pediatric Pulmonary Center of UNM School of Medicine are accessed by referral to see a pediatric pulmonologist. Patients are seen by a dietician as needed during the pulmonology appointment. No separate appointments for nutrition can be made. Nutrition services are concentrated in the area of patients with cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, tracheostomies and on ventilators.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian Licensed Nutritionist
Eligibility:
Doctor’s referral for specialty clinic.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewude
Forms of PaymeNT:
State/Federally-funded service
Private Insurance
Medicaid
Salud Program

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18.  WIC

Contact Information:
NM Department of Health
Women, Infant and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program
     http://www.health.state.nm.us/phd/wicsite/index.php
     Click, “My Closest WIC Clinic”, enter zip code and the closest WIC      clinics to the zip code entered will be displayed.
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Screening
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education:
     Individuals
     Groups
USDA Child Nutrition Program
Description:
WIC performs basic nutrition screening and assessments and provides nutrition education individually and in group settings with an emphasis on feeding relationships, healthy eating and increased activity.  An RD in the Albuquerque area will see any Medicaid client with nutrition needs.
NUtrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist (not licensed)
Eligibility:
Clients must be at 185% or less of the national poverty level, be a resident of the area and have a dietary risk to be eligible for WIC.  The RD in the Albuquerque area will see any person on Medicaid.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Statewide. 
Dietitian services for clients are mainly in the Albuquerque area. Forms of Payment:
Federally-funded service
Medicaid*
*The Registered Dietitian sees clients who are on Medicaid, but no payment or billing is required.  Due to the gap in services, for Medicaid clients to see dietitians, they can be referred to the WIC clinics in the Albuquerque area.

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1.  Tresco TOTS

Contact Information:
Tresco TOTS
      2325 E. Nevada
     Las Cruces, NM 88001
     800-595-8687 (TOTS)
     505-527-4900
or Michelle R. Cangas, MS, RD, CSP, LD
     1215 Anthony Dr., Suite 1
     Anthony, NM 88021
     505-882-2744
     www.trescoinc.org
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Assessment
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition Education:
     Individuals   
Description:
Tresco TOTS provides early intervention services for children birth to three at risk for or with existing developmental delays. Nutrition services include education, assessments, and on-going monitoring and are provided in home, community and center-based settings.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
A child must qualify for early intervention services by being at risk for developmental delay.  A child must exhibit an established biological, medical, or environmental risk for developmental delay in one or more areas: cognitive, speech, language, physical/motor, psychosocial and self help skills.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Dona Ana
Forms of Payment:
State-funded service

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2.  Zia Therapy Center Early Childhood Intervention
Contact Information:
Sherill Bodwell, Chief Operating Officer/Program Director
     900 First Street
     Alamogordo, New Mexico
     505-439-4900
     http://www.ziatherapy.org

Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Screening
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Education:
      Individuals
USDA Child Nutrition Program   
Description:
Zia Therapy Center Early Childhood Intervention program provides a variety of Intervention services for the developmentally delayed children of Otero County.  These services are provided in a family oriented manner.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Registered Dietitian
Eligibility:
The child must exhibit a developmental delay of 25% in one or more areas of development.  The child may also qualify due to medical, biological, or environmental risks.  After determining eligibility and enrollment in the Early Intervention program a child may be referred to the Registered Dietitian for screening, assessment, and services should the Dietitian and family determine a need.
Counties/Area Serviced:
Otero County
Forms of Payment:
State-funded service
Private insurance
Medicaid

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SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

1.  Cooking with Kids
Contact Information:
Cooking with Kids
     3508 Camino Jalisco
     Santa Fe, NM 87507
     505-438-0098
     contactus@cookingwithkids.net 
     www.cookingwithkids.net

Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Education:
      Groups
Description:
Cooking with Kids works to improve children’s nutrition by engaging public school students in hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods from diverse cultures. Cooking with Kids’ Spanish/English bilingual curriculum provides interdisciplinary applied learning opportunities in math, science, social studies, language arts, music, and art. The program models healthy food choices in elementary school classrooms and cafeterias. During the 2005-06 school year, Cooking with Kids provided cooking and tasting classes to 4790 students (grades k-6) in twelve Santa Fe public elementary schools.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Trained Food Educators
Eligibility:
The program is delivered in public elementary schools. Counties/Area Serviced:
Santa Fe
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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2.  Kids Cook!
Contact Information:
Kids Cook!
Hope Miner, Director
     7704-A 2nd St. NW
     Albuquerque, NM 87107
     Ph: 505.401.1619
     Fax 505.899.5969
Nutrition Services Provided:
Nutrition Education:
      Groups
USDA Child Nutrition Program
Description:
Kids Cook! is a student nutrition, basic activity and food education program.
Nutrition Service ProvideD BY:
Health Educator
Licensed Nutritionist
Other: Program-trained nutrition educators.
Eligibility:
School eligibility criteria requires that 50% or more of the students qualify for free/reduced lunch program.
Counties/Area Serviced:
 9 APS public schools.
Forms of Payment:
State/Federally-funded service

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