The Center is partially funded by the Asian American Association of New Mexico as well as the NM Crime Victims Reparation Commission, with funds from the Office of Victims of Crime, US Dept. of Justice.

The NM Asian family Center is operated by the Asian American Association of New Mexico a non-profit networking organization. The NM Asian Family Center (NMAFC) started in August, 2006.

The primary goal of the NMAFC is to help Asians and their families to cope wih the following issues:

• Immigration issues & immigrant rights
• Cultural adaptation
• Family conflicts
• Parenting

NMAFC is a clearinghouse of information and referrals. It collaborates with government, private and other non-profit agencies in the areas of program development, public policy, education, and training.

NMAFC provides comprehensive and integrated social services to the immigrant Asian Population and can assist you, or someone you know, to access educational, legal, and social programs. The center emphasize family strength and unity as well as understanding the American society and its culture.

NMAFC respects individual and cultural differences and does not discriminate based on race, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, and sexual orientation.

We:

• Utilize bilingual and bicultural staff, licensed counselors and interpreters.
• Design services to meet the needs of clients.
• Assist clients in becoming empowered, self-sufficient and knowledgeable of their legal rights.
• Address issues of parenting, communication, and anger management.
• Provide services to victims of domestic violence.
• Provide referral services to other agencies.

The NM Asian Family Center Mission:
To ensure the rights and well-being of all Asian Americans by providing culturally sensitive services in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural, community based center.