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November 2022 Newsletter

At this time of year, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for. Abrazos is grateful for the opportunity to serve children and families in our communities. We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with that which you hold most dear.

For fun family activities, check out ABCDee learning:
https://abcdeelearning.com/thanksgiving-activities-for-kids/

Abrazos Selected for United Way Day of Caring - Sandoval County

Thank you United Way!

Day of Caring is United Way's largest nationwide volunteer day in which citizens can make a difference in their communities. On September 17 Abrazos hosted over 30 volunteers who gave up their Saturday to make our campus a more welcoming and accessible place to work and receive services.
A special thank you to JPR Gravel, Rio Rancho Kiwanis Club, Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull, the Cibola High School Football Team, and all of the volunteers who joined us!

PNM Reduce Your Use

Thank you again to PNM Reduce Your Use for supporting Abrazos Family Support Services! These funds will be used to improve our campus to be more energy efficient and ensure staff safety.

Thank You to Washington Federal Bank

Our sincere appreciation to Washington Federal Bank for supporting our new ABA Program! The ABA program will now be able to purchase much-needed items for the ABA classroom. Thank you WaFd Bank!

Welcome Yvette!

Yvette is Abrazo's new Respite and Family Living Program Manager, and she brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm! She loves children and is a huge sports fan. She also likes to read, listen to music and take long walks with her dogs.

Welcome Bethannie!

Bethannie is our newest Registered Behavioral Technician. Bethannie prefers to spend her time outdoors; whether that’s hiking, rock climbing, or snowboarding: if she is not outside, she'll be in a comfy chair with a book.

Career Opportunities at Abrazos

Development Director - Abrazos is looking for a candidate to join our agency full time as a Development Director responsible for major gifts, planned giving, sponsorship development, corporate and private fundraising, grant writing and community outreach.

Family Service Coordinator- Abrazos is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who will work directly with families to access and coordinate community-based services, as a member of a team in our Early Intervention program.

Independent Contractors - Abrazos is looking for energetic and passionate Independent Contractors to join our team of professionals. We are seeking the following the following independent positions:

Occupational, Physical or Speech-language Therapists to work as a member of a team to provide in-home services to families in our Early Intervention program.
Respite Providers to give families a break from their caregiving duties in the Respite program.
A Nurse for our Family Living Program.

For complete job descriptions please click on the below button.

Join the Abrazos' Team

Abrazos Family Support Services will be closed on November 24 and 25, 2022, in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday. From our families to yours, we wish you good food, great company, and joyous moments!

Attention All Shoppers!

Smith's Food & Drug has partnered with Abrazos to make a difference in our services, through their Inspiring Donations program. With Inspiring Donations, every time you shop at any Smith's store and use your rewards card, they will donate .5% of your total order. Sign up at:
https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/i/community/smiths-inspiring-donations to link your rewards card to benefit Abrazos.

Please tell your family and friends.

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. But when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Go to AmazonSmile today, log in with your regular login information and choose Abrazos Family Support Services as your designated recipient organization.

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Our Services

We provide support for families with children and adults with development delays or disabilities with these comprehensive services:

Information & Referral
Developmental Assessment
Multidisciplinary Evaluations
Infant & Toddler Early Intervention
ABA Treatment Therapy
Respite Care
Family Living

Contact Abrazos:
Telephone: 505-867-3396
FAX: 505-867-3398
Email: info@abrazos.org
www.abrazosnm.org

Who We Are

Abrazos Family Support Services, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been providing services for over 40 years to children and adults with developmental delays or disabilities in the counties of Sandoval and Bernalillo.

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Our mailing address is:
412 Camino Don Tomas ~ PO Box 788
Bernalillo, NM 87004
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