COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Location: 500 E. 18th Street Watts Hall Rm#210
Phone: 575-956-6667
Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-4 pm
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Support CPC Partners & Programs
Thank you for supporting families and young children in Grant County. Your generosity helps strengthen early childhood programs, uplift caregivers, and build a more connected community. Below, you’ll find a brief description of each CPC partner and project your donation supports.
Family Leadership Team
The Family Leadership Team (FLT) is a community-driven group of parents with children aged 0–5 who bring family voices to the forefront of early childhood support in Grant County. FLT creates space for meaningful dialogue, mutual support, and shared insight on issues that matter most to families—strengthening connections and shaping community-responsive early childhood priorities.
Home-Grown Network for Childcare (HGNC)
The Home-Grown Network for Childcare empowers home-based childcare providers throughout Grant County through monthly peer-to-peer meetings, shared knowledge, advocacy, and a robust set of resources and mentoring. Members connect, learn best practices, stay on top of industry trends, and strengthen the quality of care available to local families.
Free Little Library
The FREE Little Library, a collaboration with Western New Mexico University, promotes literacy and community connection through a “take a book, share a book” model. These mini-libraries increase access to books of all kinds, spark curiosity, and foster neighborly exchange across Grant County.
Curiosity Corners
Curiosity Corners creates interactive, educational play spaces for children ages 0–5 in local businesses throughout Grant County. These safe, engaging corners nurture early learning, spark imagination, and strengthen the connection between community partners and the families they serve. The initiative supports early development while shaping a welcoming environment for families on the go.
LINKS — Learning Network for Kids
The Learning Network for Kids (LINKS) unites early childhood educators, care providers, and community partners to elevate quality and collaboration in childcare services. LINKS brings together diverse voices—from schools to health agencies—ensuring that every child in Grant County gets a strong start through shared resources, training, and collective advocacy.
Caregiver Education
Caregiver Education offers free, engaging training for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5, including programs like Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and Family Hui. These culturally responsive sessions support brain development knowledge, early literacy strategies, family well-being, resilience, and positive parenting skills—creating stronger families and brighter futures
Imaginarium
The Imaginarium is a Family Resource Center, Children’s Exploratory, and Lending Library designed to serve as a central hub for families across Grant County. It connects caregivers to vital resources, supports early childhood education, and offers hands-on, play-based learning experiences that foster children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Through interactive exhibits, family education, and shared community space, The Imaginarium strengthens families, supports caregivers, and helps ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.