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As scammers target Giving Tuesday donors, a local Albuquerque organization highlights how legitimate groups use every dollar to change lives. Giving Tuesday is a day many people choose to open their wallets and do some good, but scammers are hoping donors will be a little too generous. Last year, the FBI logged more than 4,500…

On Friday, Cuidando los Niños hosted a Trunk or Treat event, where kids at the early education program dressed up in costumes donated by Spirit Halloween.

At Cuidando Los Niños, we believe in the power of connection.

I sat down for a heart-to-heart chat with our CEO, Trina Jellison , who has now been at the helm of Cuidando Los Niños for 15 months. In that time, she’s led with a clear vision, one that is laser-focused on our mission and centered on treating every person with dignity and respect. What I…

At Cuidando Los Niños , we believe change happens one family at a time. Every child we teach, every parent we support, every small victory we celebrate is a step toward something greater—not just for them, but for all of us. Because when you walk alongside a family experiencing homelessness, you don’t just help change…

Recently, I went out with Kara Unale, our Director of Housing, to learn more about what her team does. I’ve spent time talking with our case managers, the ones who walk alongside families as they set goals, face roadblocks, and track progress, but seeing it for myself was something else entirely. Many people who love…

Cuidando Los Niños has been working to end childhood homelessness since 1988—36 years of relentless dedication. I joined this mission just three months ago, as the Senior Director of Development and Communications. I’ve been deep in campaign building, sharing our vision, and inviting people to be part of this life-changing work. But to truly understand the heart of…