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

YDI

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

05/26/2026

"My favorite part is just being able to help support the families and give them resources that they didn't know we had in the community."

Meet Evanelly O., one of our Early Head Start Home Visitors. She shows up in families' safe spaces, their homes, and helps them grow from the inside out. 💙

Interested in services? Email [email protected]

05/22/2026

Another great day at today's food distribution! We served 119 families, totaling 467 individuals. 💙

Thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank, Nusenda Credit Union, and our incredible volunteers.

** This service is for YDI clients and employees only. **

Distributions continue on the fourth Friday of every month. Want to volunteer? Contact Manuel Casias: (505) 450-2277 or [email protected]

05/22/2026

Earn extra cash this summer while building your future. 💙

The Northern New Mexico Summer Youth Academy is now accepting applications for youth ages 14 to 24. Gain paid work experience, career exploration, soft skills training, and more.

Sector focus: Healthcare, Information Technology (IT), Infrastructure Trades (Building and Construction), and additional opportunities.

📍 250–350 hours of paid work
📍 Incentives and supportive services included

Contact your county:
CIBOLA/MCKINLEY: 505-322-4186
LOS ALAMOS/RIO ARRIBA: 505-357-8877
SAN JUAN: 505-322-9026
SANTA FE: 505-315-6294
COLFAX/MORA/SAN MIGUEL: 505-304-5675
TAOS: 505-358-0916

Or email: [email protected]

Apply today!

05/21/2026

Wear orange. Stand for change. 💙🧡

Join us for National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 5, from 11 AM to 3 PM at 3401 Candelaria Rd NE, Suite A, in Albuquerque.

This event is hosted by YDI's AAV (Albuquerque Against Violence) program. We will have community resources, behavioral health support, education and employment opportunities, youth activities, and giveaways.

Wear orange to honor survivors and victims of gun violence. Bring a friend. Show up for safer communities.

Questions? Call 505-388-8464

05/20/2026

A wonderful happy birthday from our partners at Nusenda Credit Union. Thank you for always showing up for our mission and for the families we serve together across New Mexico. 💙

05/19/2026

Our first monthly food distribution was a success. We served 200 families, totaling 701 individuals. Now we are running it back with our next food distribution this Friday! 💙

** This service is for YDI clients and employees only. **

Thank you to Roadrunner Food Bank, Nusenda Credit Union, and our incredible volunteers.

Want to volunteer? Contact Manuel Casias: (505) 450-2277 or [email protected]

Distributions continue on the fourth Friday of every month.

05/18/2026

Happy 61st birthday to Head Start! 🎉💙

Since 1965, Head Start has served more than 40 million children across the country, building strong foundations for lifelong success. Here in New Mexico, we are proud to be part of that legacy every single day.

Thank you to the educators, staff, families, and partners who make this work possible.

Join the celebration: nhsa.org/birthday

05/15/2026

Enos Garcia Head Start team, bringing their best every day. So much love and dedication for the children and families of Taos County. We appreciate you! 💙

05/14/2026

Kids in the garden grow more than just plants. They grow curiosity, kindness, patience, and love for the world around them. Our dedicated staff and families came together to create a beautiful garden space for everyone to enjoy. We are excited to watch it grow! 💙

Address

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

Website

http://www.ydinm.org/, http://linktr.ee/ydinonprofit

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