← Help in Grant County

A grandparent or relative is raising someone else's children

Use when grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends are caring for children whose parents can't, and need legal help, money or support.

In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.

1Legal right to care for the child

Kinship Guardianship Legal Helpline
Legal help for grandparents and relatives raising a child
833-355-6944
· Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
Pegasus Legal Services for Children
Legal help for children, youth, young parents and relative caregivers
505-244-1101
505 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1350, Albuquerque · Mon-Thu business hours (closed Fridays); call or text

2Money and benefits for the child

NM Health Care Authority - Income Support Division (Grant County office)
Cash assistance (TANF, General Assistance)
1-800-283-4465
3088 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed 12:00-1:30 pm for lunch. Phone line (1-800-283-4465) Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:30 pm.
Use the guide "Wants to apply for SNAP, Medicaid or cash help".

3Support, school and child care

Community Partnership for Children
Family resource center
575-956-6667
500 E. 18th St., Watts Hall Room 210, Silver City · Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
Use the guide "Needs child care or preschool".
Use the guide "A child needs school meals, supplies, or help staying in school".

This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer

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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.