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OFRA Navigator Co-Chairs National Subcommittee

We are very proud to announce that Audelio Florez, one of OFRA’s Family Peer Support Navigators, has been selected to serve as a 2026 Co-Chair of the Multidisciplinary Parent Representation Subcommittee of the National Alliance for Parent Representation (NAPR). NAPR is dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and integrity of families involved in the child welfare system. The organization advocates for justice through effective legal, legislative, and policy actions.

For more info, see the ABA Center on Children and the Law.

Congratulations, Audelio!

Current Job Openings

Receptionist – Albuquerque

The Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment for all clients, visitors, and staff. As the first point of contact for OFRA, this position ensures that every individual who enters the building is greeted with thoughtfulness, professionalism, and care. The receptionist helps set the tone for a positive client experience while maintaining efficient front office operations. In addition to managing calls, appointments, and general inquiries, this role provides essential administrative and logistical support to staff, helping daily operations run smoothly and ensuring that both clients and team members feel supported, informed, and valued.

For more information about this role and to apply, click here.

You can view/search other State of New Mexico job postings on the State Personnel website.

Requests for Proposals

A new Request for Propsal (RFP) is avalable effective March 9, 2026 for OFRA Legal Services. Submission deadline is April 6, 2026, 5:00 MST. For more info and to read the RFP, please click here.

Free Food Resources

Families around the state can find free food (boxes, pantries, and meals) by clicking on the following.

In the Albuquerque Metro/Central NM area

https://www.cabq.gov/health-housing-homelessness/homelessness/connect-to-resources )(see sections: Free Meal Sites, Food Assistance, and Homeless Services)
Free Groceries for Low Income Seniors
Food Box Resources in Albuquerque

Statewide

The Family Justice Initiative (FJI) congratulates OFRA on its opening!

The Family Justice Initiative is a national collaborative of children’s attorneys, parents’ attorneys, educators, researchers, national policy advocates, and lived experience experts who share a common goal: to increase access to high-quality legal representation for children and parents in child welfare cases.

Read full article here.