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March 11, 2025| Article
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February, 8th, 2024 | Article
From Jan. 10-12, the 31st Annual Children's Law Institute Conferences (CLI) were held in Albuquerque. This is a statewide conference addressing issues of importance in child welfare and juvenile justice. Open to Social workers, Attorneys, Judges, Therapists, Law Enforcement and volunteers interested in Child Welfare, the conference was attended by hundreds of participants from all over the country.
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On the last day of the conference there was a closing keynote address and the presentation of Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Excellence Awards, chosen from statewide nominees in several categories. A big shout out goes to two locals who received this award: Jackie Medina was honored for her outstanding role as a foster/respite parent, and Yasmin Haque (Director of CASA Program/Youth Heartline) was recognized for her outstanding work in New Mexico's Child Welfare system.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM)! As an organization, we will be hosting events throughout the month to bring awareness to child abuse within our communities and host events that are free and fun for all ages!
FREE Screening of Trolls: World Tour!
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Taos Center of the Arts (133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte)
Youth Heartline presents: FREE screening of Trolls: World Tour at the TCA for all ages. There will be snacks, drinks, merch, and activities before the movie!
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Doors open at 4:30pm, movie starts at 5:30pm.
Trolls World Tour | 2020 | PG | Family/Musical | 1h 31m
Community Show Your Blue Awareness Event in Raton
Wednesday, April 1st - Friday, April 10th 2026
Youth Heartline invites Raton businesses and community members to wear blue and decorate their homes/businesses to help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.​
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Tag us on Facebook @yheartline or send a photo showing your blue to Gayla at 575-999-5489 | rsesv@youthheartline.org for a chance to win! All photos will be posted on Youth Heartline's Facebook page.
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2 individuals & 1 business winners announced at Classic Night at the Movies on April 30th.
July, 7th, 2023 | Article
New Mexico Foundation spoke with Colleen Shaughnessy, Executive Director, and Valerie Alderette, Raton Programs Manager, at Youth Heartline in northern New Mexico about the vital work they do to improve family stability for children and their families in Colfax, Taos, and Union counties.
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Founded in 1991, Youth Heartline is a nonprofit in northern New Mexico that supports children in the New Mexico Eighth Judicial District (Taos, Colfax, and Union Counties) through Court Appointed Special Advocates programs (CASA), Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation services (SESV), case management for families, and community programs focused on socio-emotional learning and engaging children in play and fun.
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National Show Your Blue Day!
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Wear anything blue to help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month & tag us @yheartline on Instagram or Facebook.
June 6th , 2023 | Press Release
DEPOSIT Act could help more than 12,000 New Mexican families access rental housing.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants (DEPOSIT) Act. An important piece of addressing the housing crisis, this legislation will help low-income renters overcome the barrier of security deposit payments when moving into new housing. U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-Cali.) has introduced companion legislation in the House.
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BINGO Fundraiser with Live Music by Jimmy Stadler
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Taos Cow @ Anglada (736 Kit Carson Rd.)
Join us for BINGO to help support youth & families in Taos! Food, drinks, ice cream, prizes & live music by Jimmy Standler & guests!
Free event & all ages welcome!
$3 per bingo card · $12 for a pack of 5 cards
1 free bingo card with the purchase of a single scoop of ice cream from Taos Cow. Food & Drinks available for purchase.
Proceeds will go to Youth Heartline programming for underserved children and families.
by Dena Miller |​ April 19th, 2023 | Newspaper
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month and, therefore, the perfect opportunity to reintroduce you to Youth Heartline, a nonprofit agency that has been serving families in Taos, Colfax and Union counties for over three decades through their offices in Taos and Raton.
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“Youth Heartline was established in 1991 with CASA as its flagship program,” Executive Director Colleen Shaughnessy said, CASA focuses on the children: referring to the Court Appointed Special Advocate program in which trained volunteers support foster children. “Today, however, we’ve expanded our services to include many other programs that enhance stability by reducing risk factors, increasing positive long-term outcomes, and creating opportunities for kids to have fun.”
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Classic Night at the Movies
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Shuler Theater (131 N. 2nd Street)
Grab your friends, bring your family, and join us for an unforgettable Classic Night at the Movies! There will be snacks, drinks, & activities!
Winners of Show Your Blue will be announced. FREE entry with all donations to benefit YHL's programming in Colfax County.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Movie starts at 7:00 pm.
*Movie TBA*