We provide children with special needs, their families, and the community with therapeutic, educational, child care, and support services.

Serving Dona Ana County since 1982, Mesilla Valley Hospice provides care for residents in our community who have been diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses. Whether patients choose to receive care in their own home, nursing home/assisted living facility, or in La Posada (Mesilla Valley Hospice's very own residential facility), the team of care staff are here to help.

Families and Youth, Inc., (FYI) underlying philosophy is to build on family and individual strengths to preserve family ties whenever possible. FYI's approach to youth development is to empower the youth to increase personal assets and enhance coping/survival skills. A multi-systemic approach to providing services is utilized by the staff, emphasizing specific skill development. Individual cognitive behavioral therapy and strategic or structural family therapy are provided to the adolescent and their families based on their individual treatment plan. FYI began as Children in Need of Services (CHINS, INC.,) on April 1977 under the leadership of Jose V. Frietze, LISW. To assess what services were needed, future State Representative Antonio Lujan, LISW, wrote a conceptual white paper and introduced the concept of a program based on the Salvador Minuchin Model of Family Therapy. Using this model, the CHINS approach focused on the participation of the entire family to enhance the possibility of a child's success. This model was adopted for statewide implementation of CHINS Services. As a result of elections in New Mexico, a new Governor was elected in 1984. That Governor proceeded to eliminate all funding for CHINS programs statewide. This sudden and dramatic change in funding forced CHINS, Inc., to re-examine its organizational structure and its focus. CHINS, Inc. was on the verge of closing down and the staff members who remained chose to make this challenge an opportunity. Collectively they decided to rename the agency Families & Youth, Inc., (FYI). A mission statement was developed and a new assertive attitude surfaced among the FYI staff.

MECA Therapies has been providing therapy services in Dona Ana County for over 10 years serving thousands of children and families. Our highly trained team provides evaluation and therapy for the following conditions: • Speech and language delays and disorders • Feeding and swallowing difficulties • Physical delays • Developmental delays • Neurologic/neuromuscular conditions • Sensory Integration Conditions • Autism Spectrum disorder • Nursing Professional services delivered with care. MECA Therapies believes in building relationships and works closely with the patients and their families to set and meet the goals that are most important to them. We pride ourselves on having a variety of programs and options available for service delivery which helps facilitate smooth transitions from one stage of treatment to another. MECA trained professionals provides the best Early Interventions in Las Cruces, NM. MECA Therapies staff consists of: -Physical Therapy (PT, PT Assistants, PT Technicians) -Occupational Therapy (OTR, Certified OT Assistants, OT Technicians) -Speech Therapy (SLP, Clinical Fellow, Apprentice of Speech-Language) -Special Instruction -Family Therapy -Social Work -Service Coordination Services -Nursing We employ both English speaking and Spanish-speaking therapists to serve within our communities! iHablamos Español! Programs: In Dona Ana County, MECA Therapies provides services through the following programs: 1. Early Childhood Services 2. Outpatient Clinic 3. DD Waiver MECA THERAPIES LLC 1350 Hillrise Cir Las Cruces, NM 88011 [email protected] (575) 522-9500

Amistad is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit agency providing a variety of programs including medical transportation, guardianship services, family counseling, veteran services, money management, and healthcare guidance to the elderly and to residents with disabilities in West Texas. Amistad was founded in 1976 as an initiative under the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), spearheaded by Ms. Lucy G. Acosta and a core group of volunteers. The initial goal of the agency was to provide transportation and social services to elderly residents and persons with disabilities. Today, Amistad serves as the only nonprofit Managed Transportation Organization (MTO) for 23 Far West Texas counties. Mission To advocate, connect, and deliver social services to communities, ensuring a dignified and meaningful life for all. Vision Every individual has access to services that promote a quality life through the Amistad spirit of compassion. Values Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Service, Excellence

El Paso Center for Children is a nonprofit organization management company based out of the United States. For more than 100 years, the El Paso Center for Children has evolved with El Paso, continually customizing its programs and services to meet the needs of our community.

Child Crisis Center of El Paso's mission is to protect children from abuse and neglect by providing emergency shelter services, family education and prevention services.