New Mexico Family Impact Seminars
The New Mexico Family Impact Seminars are not currently an active site of the Family Impact Institute, but hold alumni status. They were formerly directed by Esther Devall and Lisa Shields of New Mexico State University.
| Seminar | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| FIS 8 | December 2012 | Jobs: Are we filling the ones we have? Are we ready for the future? |
| FIS 7 | January 2012 | The Continuing Recession: Impact on Economic Security for Families |
| FIS 6 | February 2011 | Medicaid: How are States Controlling Costs? Are Children at Risk? |
| FIS 5 | December 2009 | New Mexico Dropout Rate: Contributing Factors and Implications for Policy |
| FIS 4 | November 2008 | The Impact of Incarceration on Families, Children, and the Community: Consequences and Costs |
| FIS 3 | November 2007 | Early Childhood Development: The Economic, Social, and Psychological Impact of Education and Care |
| FIS 2 | January 2006 | Saving Lives, Saving Dollars: Mitigating the Impact of Child Maltreatment |
| FIS 1 | January 2005 | Family Violence and Children: Perspectives for Policy |
Contact Information
- Esther Devall
- Family and Consumer Sciences Department
- New Mexico State University
- edevall@ad.nmsu.edu
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