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Our Story

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1985 following the consolidation of two predecessor agencies:  Albuquerque Special Preschool and Esperanza Para Nuestros Ninos. Both Albuquerque Special Preschool and Esperanza Para Nuestros were founded in 1968 by parents of children with developmental risks, delays and disabilities, to develop quality services within the community.

Since 1985, Alta Mira has continued the work of these organizations. As the knowledge base for supporting families has changed over the years, so has Alta Mira. We have maintained the core values on which we were founded: client care and respect for families as experts.

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services Inc. provides lifespan services that include Early Childhood Services, including Early Intervention (EI) for children ages birth to 3 years of age, Parenting programs including Parenting Classes, Family Support Services (FSS) including Family Living, and Respite Care including our Respite Home located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Our Mission

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services, Inc. supports individuals with intellectual/developmental risks, delays or disabilities and their families to optimize quality of life.

Our Vision

Alta Mira Specialized Family Services Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves people of all ages with developmental risks, delays or disabilities throughout their lives.

  • We believe that these issues affect not only the person, but the family and the community, too.
  • We respect the family as the expert — empowering, validating and encouraging family members to be confident advocates.
  • We promote inclusion for people with developmental risks, delays or disabilities in every aspect of community life.
  • We work closely with individuals and their families to help them strengthen basic life skills, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

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