Press Releases
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
April Meeting Announcement: Fostering Connections Advisory Committee
04.06.2023 New Mexico Children, Youth and Families DepartmentProtective Services Division The Fostering Connections (Extension of Foster Care) Advisory Committee will be holding an open meeting on April 18, 2023, from 4:00PM to 5:30PM. The meeting will be held...