YDI

YDI Helping children youth and families achieve their full potential. Youth Development, Inc.

(YDI), founded in 1971, is a nationally recognized youth service organization that offers an accepting environment with a variety of services that have proven results. The YDI Mission: To partner with families to help them solve life's problems.

Now Recruiting: Intensive Case Management (ICM) 💙ICM supports adults 18+ who are ready to get back on track. Whether you...
09/11/2026

Now Recruiting: Intensive Case Management (ICM) 💙

ICM supports adults 18+ who are ready to get back on track. Whether you need help with employment, education, housing, or reconnecting with your community, we are here for you.

We can help with:
Career and employment, education and financial literacy, housing and resources, and peer support.

We support individuals who are:
Adults 18+, navigating substance use or co-occurring challenges, having difficulty accessing or maintaining treatment, or feeling disconnected from community support.

📞 505-270-2806
📧 [email protected]
📍 3401 Candelaria NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87107
🔗 https://www.ydinm.org/program/education-employment-training/intensive-case-management-icm/

If this sounds like you or someone you know, reach out today!

This Labor Day, we honor the hard work and dedication of the people who make our communities stronger 💙A special shoutou...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the hard work and dedication of the people who make our communities stronger 💙

A special shoutout to our maintenance team!! THANK YOU for everything you do to keep our spaces safe, clean, and ready for our children and families. Next time you see them, take a moment to say thank you.

To our staff, partners, and everyone showing up every day for children, families, and neighbors across New Mexico, your work matters. We hope you have a safe and restful holiday.

We are here! 💙Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Community Outreach Fair today. It has been wonderful connecting w...
09/05/2026

We are here! 💙

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Community Outreach Fair today. It has been wonderful connecting with so many of you. Free health screenings, great resources, and even better company.

📍 8300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque
⏰ We are here until 1 PM. Come say hi!

Join us TOMORROW! 💙Get free health screenings, connect with community partners, and pick up resources and goodies. Hope ...
09/04/2026

Join us TOMORROW! 💙

Get free health screenings, connect with community partners, and pick up resources and goodies. Hope to see you there!!3

Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: 8300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque

FREE health screenings include: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Total Cholesterol, BMI, Oxygen Saturation, Pulse, and Temperature.

Community partners on-site: CNM, Presbyterian, YDI, Grand Canyon University, Choice Smiles New Mexico, Presbyterian Health Plan Mobile Health Van, Meineke Car Care, UNM, and more!

A heartfelt thank you to our WIOA Central partners! 💙Last week, we had the privilege of recognizing some of our top empl...
09/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our WIOA Central partners! 💙

Last week, we had the privilege of recognizing some of our top employers and training providers across the Central region. Your commitment to youth employment and training is helping build a stronger workforce and brighter futures for young people across New Mexico.

We are grateful for your partnership and the opportunities you create for our youth.

Thank you to our Training Providers:
PIMA Medical Institute
ABQ Truck Driving School

Thank you to our Employers:
Beast and Nuggets Doggy Day Care
H2 Academic Solutions
BeeHive Homes
Frankhouse Brothers LLC
American Tire & Service
Concrete Impressions

Your dedication makes a difference every day. 💙

Food insecurity touches too many families. We can't fix it alone, but we can show up 💙Today, 520 individuals from 137 ho...
08/28/2026

Food insecurity touches too many families. We can't fix it alone, but we can show up 💙

Today, 520 individuals from 137 households received food through our distribution. Thank you to our team, volunteers, and partners who made this possible!

Celebrating our Employees of the Quarter! 🎉💙We recognized these outstanding team members at yesterday's board meeting fo...
08/28/2026

Celebrating our Employees of the Quarter! 🎉💙

We recognized these outstanding team members at yesterday's board meeting for their dedication to YDI's mission and the families we serve:

Steve Maldonado – Administration (Finance)

Vanessa Armenta – Early Childhood Education & Family Development (ECE)

Rutilio Castor – Education, Employment & Training (EET)

Wendy Littletree-Pino – Prevention, Intervention, & Behavioral Health (PIBH)

Thank you all for your hard work and heart. 💙

PS – A very special happy birthday to our CEO, Robert Chavez! 🎂

08/27/2026

"Come be part of our YDI family." 💙

At YDI, we change lives every day for children, families, and communities across New Mexico. We are looking for people who want to be part of that mission.

If you are ready to make a difference and build a meaningful career, we want to hear from you.

Explore open positions and apply today at https://www.ydinm.org/human-resources/

From Prep to Profession: Culinary Training Intake EventTurn your skills into a career with this 8-week hands-on culinary...
08/25/2026

From Prep to Profession: Culinary Training Intake Event

Turn your skills into a career with this 8-week hands-on culinary training program. Participants will train directly with Executive Chef Joaquin Quintana of Casa Chimayo, gain real-world kitchen experience, earn their ServSafe Certification, and build the skills and confidence needed to launch a culinary career.

Justice-impacted individuals are encouraged to apply.

EVENT DETAILS:
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
- Two sessions: 9 AM – 12 PM or 2 PM – 5 PM
- America's Job Center – Santa Fe
- 525 Camino De Los Marquez Ste 200, Santa Fe, NM 87505

WHAT TO BRING:
Photo ID, Proof of Age (16+), Proof of U.S. Work Authorization, Selective Service Registration (if applicable), Proof of NM Residency, Proof of Public Assistance/Layoff/Unemployment Benefits or 6-month household income, and Proof of Disability (if applicable).

Walk-ins are welcome but may be waitlisted based on availability.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE:
Ages 16–24: Vanessa Pacheco – (505) 315-6294 | [email protected]
Ages 18+: June Churchill – (505) 644-0931 | [email protected]

Training cohorts start: October 19, 2026 & Jan/Feb 2027 (TBD)

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Kdr2pUxgg6QdFifq5

What a beautiful morning celebrating art, culture, and community!!We came together to honor the restoration of two histo...
08/22/2026

What a beautiful morning celebrating art, culture, and community!!

We came together to honor the restoration of two historic Chicano murals from the 1960s and 1970s and to dedicate a new mural honoring Marcos Baca at the YDI Head Start Facility. Live music, meaningful connections, and a shared appreciation for our cultural heritage made it a morning to remember 💙

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and to the artists who brought these stories to life.

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3411 Candelaria Road NE. Suite J
Albuquerque, NM
87107

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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