Attend a local orientation meeting and learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent! CYFD staff and foster parents will be available to provide information and answer questions about the process to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent at the following locations (click on city name to jump to a list of dates). Reservations are not necessary; just show up!

Please note: Families that live in Santa Fe and Sandoval counties may only attend an orientation in those two counties due to a new a new pre-service training pilot program in those counties only. For more information, please contact your respective recruiter in Santa Fe or Sandoval County.

Albuquerque | Belen | Los Lunas

Albuquerque Orientation Meetings

Location: CYFD, 1031 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM

Contact: Doug Black, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, 505.841.7890

Dates/Time:

Wednesday, June 15, 6 pm
Wednesday, July 13, 6 pm
Wednesday, August 17, 6 pm
Wednesday, September 14, 6 pm
Wednesday, October 12, 6 pm
Wednesday, November 16, 6 pm
Wednesday, December 7, 6 pm

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Belen Orientation Meetings

Location: Belen Community Center, 305 Eagle Lane, Belen, NM

Contact: Doug Black, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, 505.841.7890

Dates/Time:

Wednesday, August 10, 6 pm
Wednesday, October 19, 6 pm
Wednesday, December 14, 6 pm

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Los Lunas Orientation Meetings

Location: CYFD, 475 Courthouse Rd., Los Lunas, NM

Contact: Doug Black, Foster & Adoptive Recruiter, 505.841.7890

Dates/Time:

Saturday, July 23, 10 am
Wednesday, September 21, 6 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 6 pm

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