CYFD Hosts Halloween Carnival for Albuquerque Foster Kids
Hundreds of children attended a trunk-or-treating and fall carnival hosted by CYFD and New Mexico Child First Network.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Family
The Children, Youth and Families Department and New Mexico Child First Network hosted a trunk-or-treating and fall carnival for foster children in Albuquerque on Saturday. The event offered live music, candy, food, and a free coat for any child.
Why it matters
The event gave foster families in the Albuquerque area a holiday gathering and a direct point of contact with resources available to foster children. Organizers described it as the first Halloween event of its kind.
Organizers reported that hundreds of children attended the event, which they described as the first Halloween event of its kind. No prior attendance figures were provided for comparison, and the exact count was not released.
The players
Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)
New Mexico's state agency responsible for child welfare, including foster care, which co-hosted the event for foster children.
New Mexico Child First Network
A statewide network that supports children and families in New Mexico and co-hosted the Albuquerque carnival.
The details
Activities included trunk-or-treating, face painting, hairstyling, a bean-bag toss, and a frisbee throw. Families were also able to connect with resources for foster children during the event.
Timeline
- Saturday, October 31, 2026: Halloween trunk-or-treating and fall carnival held in Albuquerque.
Family Outreach
The event operates within New Mexico's foster care system administered by the Children, Youth and Families Department, extending that agency's outreach to foster families through a community holiday event.
Foster families in the Albuquerque area could attend the free event, which offered candy, food, and a free coat for any child. Families also had the chance to learn about available resources for foster children.
The takeaway
Community events like this one give foster families low-cost holiday options and a direct way to learn about support services available to them.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KRQE 13.
