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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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Family supportProgramState program · NM

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

New Mexico Universal Child Care Assistance

Assistance paying for child care with ECECD-approved providers.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply through ECECD’s Apply for Services with residency, identity and birth records and required household and provider details. Help is available at 1-800-832-1321.

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    Apply through ECECD’s Apply for Services with residency, identity and birth records and required household and provider details. Help is available at 1-800-832-1321.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

New Mexico; access is subject to provider requirements and capacity.

  • NM

What it offers

Care with participating providers without family copayments or fees.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

New Mexico families working or studying, without an income limit or exclusion based on immigration status. Certain households are exempt from the work or school requirement, including caregiving grandparents and families with housing instability or CYFD involvement.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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