Media
CYFD Office of Communications
CYFD Director of Communications
Andrew Skobinsky
(505) 500 – 9436
andrew.skobinsky@cyfd.nm.gov
CYFD Deputy Director of Communications
Jessica Preston
(505) 699 – 2262
jessica.preston@cyfd.nm.gov
Please send ALL media inquiries and requests to: press@cyfd.nm.gov
Recent Press Releases
CYFD budget aims to improve lives of children and youth in agency’s care
Contact: Andrew Skobinsky, Director of Communicationsandrew.skobinsky@cyfd.nm.gov(505) 500-9436 Jessica PrestonJessica.preston@cyfd.nm.gov(505) 699-2262 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 09, 2024 2026 budget reflects 6% increase over 2025 to support planned enhancements ...
CYFD invites public to “Get the Scoop” on becoming resource foster parents
For Immediate Release Contact:Andrew SkobinskyCommunications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentAndrew.Skobinsky@cyfd.nm.gov505-500-9436 Santa Fe – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is hosting community events aimed...
CYFD & AMIkids welcome first youth to new foster care multi-service home
For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262 ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) and community provider...
Join CYFD in April for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Events
For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262 SANTA FE – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the New Mexico Children,...
Scott Patterson-Alatorre joins CYFD as Family Services Director
For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262 Joining Deputy Secretary Kathey Phoenix-Doyle to lead division with community-based program SANTAFE,...
Children, Youth, and Families Department announces successful rapid hire
For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262 ROSWELL, NM – The Child Protection Services Division filled eight of 11 available positions during a...
Governor appoints Teresa Casados to lead Children, Youth, and Families Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica PrestonActing Public Information OfficerNew Mexico Children Youth & Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262 Governor appoints Teresa Casados to lead Children, Youth, and Families Department SANTA FE –...
SCOTUS Upholds ICWA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob JohnsonCYFD Public Information Officerrobert.johnson@cyfd.nm.gov505-479-0145 Indian Child Welfare Act is Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court CYFD Celebrates with Native Americans Across the Country Today, on a 7-2 vote, the U.S....
CYFD Updates Nondiscrimination Policy to Better Serve All Youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob Johnson CYFD Public Information Officer robert.johnson@cyfd.nm.gov 505-479-0145 CYFD Updates Nondiscrimination Policy to Better Serve All Youth SANTA FE – The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department announced a new...
Governor announces members of new CYFD Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maddy HaydenOffice of the Governormaddy.hayden1@state.nm.us March 16, 2023 Governor announces members of new CYFD Advisory Council SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the members selected to serve on the Children...