First Born Program of Los Alamos

Covid-19 Protocols as of June 13, 2022

The First Born Program of Los Alamos will follow the New Mexico ECECD Covid-19 toolkit and will continue to use the Dr. Owl app for screening.  We also follow the CDC.

Here is the guidance on close contacts:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/determine-close-contacts.html

Here is the guidance on quarantine and isolation:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

The statewide masking mandate was lifted on February 17, 2022. According to the toolkit, independent agencies may determine their own policies. Because case counts are still high in Los Alamos and because the First Born Program works with vulnerable populations like prenatal clients, newborns and unvaccinated babies, the following masking policies will be followed.

Masking Policies continue from March 1, 2022 (in place until altered)

MASKS NEEDED

For Home Visitors:

• Indoors at visits in families’ homes
• At the First Born office and other community spaces like Family Strengths Network, Library or Nature Center

For Families (parents and children ages 2 and up):

• At the First Born Office and Group activities or classes sponsored by First Born
• In families’ homes if requested by Home Visitor
• If families’ have been identified as a close contact in the past 10 days or are in days 5-10 after testing positive for Covid-19.

MASKS OPTIONAL

For Everyone:

• During Outdoor visits and activities

For Families:

• In Families’ homes