Special Newsletter: Teen Services!

We are so excited to expand our teen reproductive health services and the
launch of our comprehensive sex education course. We’ve had families ask
for years for DAL to offer developmentally appropriate, affirming, medically
accurate care and education for teens. And now, we’re ready to introduce
these services and classes to our community!

These services are rooted in trust, consent, body literacy, and respect,
supporting teens and their caregivers through some of the most formative
years of life. This special newsletter is all about our teen services and has
important information, a request for community input, and how to register for
our Open House events on 1/21/26 and 1/25/26.

Our first cohort is expected to begin in mid-February. This first group will pilot
the program and provide feedback to DAL on how to improve the course. We
will be offering a discounted rate for our first cohort members, but space is
limited to 10-15 participants. This first cohort will be geared towards ages 13-18.
If there is significant interest, we have the opportunity to adjust cohort
ages to better fit our community’s needs and explore other types of
comprehensive sex education courses. We are exploring options for
developmentally appropriate reproductive education for those under 13 and a
companion parent course to help you feel confident in navigating these
conversations.

We can’t wait to welcome your teen to Dar a Luz as they begin their
reproductive health journeys!

Come learn about the course content, meet the instructor, and get first
access to registration. This is a values-aligned, inclusive, and
developmentally appropriate program designed to support teens with
accurate information and real-life skills.

Two ways to attend:
💗 In person: Wed 1/21/26 from 6–7 PM at Dar a Luz (7708 4th St NW)
💻 Virtual: Sun 1/25/26 | 1–2 PM on Zoom

Agenda For Both Options:
First 30 mins: Course Overview
Last 30 mins: Open Q & A with the Instructor
For any questions, please contact gabriela@daraluzbirthcenter.org

Call for Community Input! 📣

As we launch our first cohort for our NEW comprehensive sex education
program at DAL, we want our community’s feedback to help us decide what
the best time for the weekly classes is!

Please click the button below to vote for your top choice in the survey 😊

✨ New at DAL: Teen Services! ✨

Your teen’s first gynecology visit doesn’t have to be scary—it can be
empowering, supportive, and centered in trust 💛

We’re now offering Teen Services & Sexual Health Care, including:

Preventative care

Evidence-based education and anticipatory guidance

STI diagnosis and treatment

Contraception counseling

Symptom management for heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods,
acne, PMS, PMDD, yeast and bacterial vaginosis

Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) in New Mexico are able to provide a full
range of primary health care services for clients from adolescence, including
primary care, sexual and reproductive health care, gynecologic health, and
family planning services.

We are accepting adolescents of all ages who are interested in learning more
about their bodies and their health care in a space where they are heard,
respected, and supported every step of the way.

Most commercial insurances accepted & all Medicaid welcome.

Other Ways To Donate to DAL!

Please consider donating to Dar a Luz to set us up for an impactful 2026!
Every donation has a profound impact on staff and clients alike and allows us
to continue offering our exceptional care to New Mexican families.

You can now donate via PayPal directly through our donor platform,
Network for Good by clicking the button below.

We thank you for your support!

Other ways to donate:

• ACH Bank Transfer
• Stock or bond transfer, or charitable gift annuity (use this pdf)
• Donor-advised fund gift
• Cash or Check (info below)

Please make checks payable to:
Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center
7708 4th Street NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107

You can designate us as your United Way charity, Benevity or name us as the beneficiary on your Smith’s rewards accounts. We are a community-owned birth center and a non-profit, so every penny counts!

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