NAPPR Inc.’s home office is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1982 as a joint initiative between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the New Mexico Department of Health to provide services to Native American families with young children experiencing developmental delays. Since then, NAPPR has established itself as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and grown from a single program serving about 30 Native American children and families in six Pueblo communities to serving more than 500 Native and non-Native American families and children each month across New Mexico, southern Colorado, and El Paso, Texas.
Today, NAPPR operates four distinct programs that strengthen the communities we serve by promoting and supporting healthy families through a range of services. The original program, Early Intervention, continues to support families (both Native and non-Native American) with infants and toddlers experiencing or at-risk factors for developmental delays, or facing medical, biological, or environmental risks. Through our Tribal Home Visiting program, NAPPR provides culturally grounded education and resources for Native American families with children prenatal through age five. Early Head Start provides both center- and home-based services for Native and non-Native American families with children prenatal through age three fostering school readiness and child development. Finally, NAPPR’s Dental Support Center provides support, guidance, and training to dental professionals and community members to improve oral health of Native Americans.
All programs and services are supported through a variety of state, federal, and private funding and donations.
Our History
NAPPR began in 1982 as a program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Based on the Portage Project of Portage, Wisconsin, Native American Portage Project Replication provided home based services to families of Native American children ages 0-5 with delays or at risk for delays.
In 1992, when funding changed, NAPPR faced the possibility of closing its doors forever. However, under the direction and leadership of the five original board members, the decision was made that the services provided by NAPPR were too important to stop. As a result, NAPPR spun off and became an independent organization.
NAPPR was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1996 as Native American Pueblo Parent Resources.
Today, NAPPR stands for Native American Professional Parent Resources. While our name has changed, our organization has grown considerably, and new programs have been added, one thing remains the same: NAPPR is committed to our mission to “empower, educate and provide supportive services to build healthy Native and Non-Native American children and families.”
Our Vision
Healthy Families • Strong Communities
Our Mission
NAPPR empowers, educates, and provides supportive
services to achieve immediate and lasting positive impacts on family and
community well-being.
Financial and Legal Documents
Our Financials and 990 Forms can be found on NAPPR’s GuideStar page. NAPPR is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Our IRS identification number is 86-0894256.