The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department

The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department Children, Youth, and Families Department of New Mexico. CYFD is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our state's most vulnerable population.

Giving kids room to express themselves goes a long way towards helping them gain confidence and learn compassion.With ti...
06/09/2026

Giving kids room to express themselves goes a long way towards helping them gain confidence and learn compassion.

With time, space, and support, they tend to find their way through.

Despite challenges and obstacles, remarkable young adults demonstrated perseverance, determination, and a commitment to ...
06/04/2026

Despite challenges and obstacles, remarkable young adults demonstrated perseverance, determination, and a commitment to their futures.

This year, 58 students in our two Juvenile Justice Schools, Aztec Youth Academy and Foothill High School, earned their High School Diplomas or GED high school equivalency credentials, opening doors to new opportunities and brighter futures. Our graduation rate for this school year is 85%!

Also, this school year, one outstanding student achieved an associate degree—an accomplishment that reflects hard work, resilience, and academic excellence.

These successes are a testament to the dedication of our students, educators, support staff, and community partners who believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Congratulations, graduates! Your achievements inspire us all, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in your communities and beyond.

Every child is figuring out who they are in their own time.Feeling accepted along the way can make that journey a little...
06/02/2026

Every child is figuring out who they are in their own time.

Feeling accepted along the way can make that journey a little easier and build confidence that lasts.

They're kind, supportive, and generous with their love.A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child...
05/27/2026

They're kind, supportive, and generous with their love.

A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child in need of compassion and support.

Be a hero by becoming a Foster Parent. A child’s tomorrow starts with you, today.

Visit BeTheVillageNM.org

A calm moment.A listening ear.A little patience when it’s hard.Small things help a child grow up feeling heard, understo...
05/26/2026

A calm moment.
A listening ear.
A little patience when it’s hard.

Small things help a child grow up feeling heard, understood, and supported.

They're mentors, coaches, and role models.A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child in need of s...
05/19/2026

They're mentors, coaches, and role models.

A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child in need of stability, guidance, and encouragement.

Be a hero by becoming a Foster Parent. A child’s tomorrow starts with you, today.

Visit BeTheVillageNM.org

A positive childhood isn’t built on perfection.More often, it grows from small, everyday moments when a child feels safe...
05/19/2026

A positive childhood isn’t built on perfection.

More often, it grows from small, everyday moments when a child feels safe, understood, and supported.

Those moments add up.

They're fun, protective, and loving.A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child in need of love, w...
05/12/2026

They're fun, protective, and loving.

A Foster Parent chooses to share their life and home with a child in need of love, warmth, and a sense of belonging.

Be a hero by becoming a Foster Parent. A child’s tomorrow starts with you, today.

Visit BeTheVillageNM.org

CYFD celebrates the educators who show up each day with patience, dedication, and compassion for New Mexico's children a...
05/08/2026

CYFD celebrates the educators who show up each day with patience, dedication, and compassion for New Mexico's children and families.

Thank you for the lasting impact you make in the classrooms and communities you support, and for your dedication to supporting vulnerable families where they are.

Teachers are mandatory reporters, working with youth in our JJS facilities, and supporting children and youth in foster care.

Thank you for all you do!

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Foster Parents are caring, loving, and honest.They choose to share their life and home with a child in need of stability...
05/03/2026

Foster Parents are caring, loving, and honest.

They choose to share their life and home with a child in need of stability, compassion, and a sense of belonging.

Be a hero by becoming a Foster Parent. A child’s tomorrow starts with you, today.

Visit BeTheVillageNM.org

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1120 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe, NM
87501

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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