Brindle Foundation supports early childhood in New Mexico, prenatal to three
News & events
Brindle's 2026 Early Childhood RFP is open!
We are delighted to be accepting proposals addressing the needs of those prenatal to three - through direct services or systems strengthening.  One- and two- year grants are available. Please see our Grant Guidelines for further details. Applications are accepted through our portal until 5pm, September 24th.
Supporting kids to understand
that they matter
Harvard's Center on the Developing Child released this paper describing how a sense of mattering in early childhood affects lifelong health and well-being. See this brochure of 11 practical strategies they identified
NM universal child care and streamlining for centers signed into law
As the first state in the country to implement a universal childcare system regardless of income, New Mexico codified into law SB241 securing funding over the next five years and SB96 to lower barriers for  home-based centers around zoning and permits. Read reporting by Searchlight/New Mexican here.
Why Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights are important to Brindle's EC work
In this profile, Brindle was pleased to affirm our long-held belief in Planned Parenthood and PPRM's critical work in New Mexico
Brindle releases findings on
support to staff wellness
A report from the Brindle Foundation chronicles ideas from grantee partner organizations as they supported staff members through the challenges of the last two years.
Services for infants, toddlers, and children in NM for families with newborns
NM's ECECD created a brief summary compilation of free and voluntary state services for children in English and Spanish. This flyer will be distributed to families with newborns at the time of delivery.
The impact of community-based doulas

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center has published research on the role and impact of community based doulas and how they support families to have healthier births. See a summary of the findings or the complete report here.