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REMINDER CARA roundtable has been RESCHEDULED for Sept 15th. -

REMINDER CARA roundtable has been RESCHEDULED for Sept 15th.

In honor of Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week, we're celebrating the human faces behind CYFD, like George Arguello! Last month, the Quay County Tucumcari office said goodbye to their esteemed coworker. Starting as a Juvenile Probation Officer, George wore many hats before retiring – after 25 years of service – as SE Regional Manager. Thank you, George!

As your family prepares to head back to school, check out these tips to help ensure your child has a safe, healthy, and happy school year. Find more tips here: https://bit.ly/3A89KiS

Believe in yourself and your ability to rise to meet any challenge. 🙌 You got this!

New Mexico Friends of Foster Children’s Style and Fit program awards $150 to families who need help buying clothing for children/youth in their care. Awards are limited, so complete a request form today. https://www.nmffc.org/programs/style-and-fit/

Request at www.nmffc.org

The Center for American Progress found that raising the minimum wage to $15 will lead to better outcomes for children? Happy !

Bedtime rituals can be beautiful, powerful ways to bond and connect with your kiddos.

Please complete our survey on youth needs in your community!

2023 JJAC Community Input Survey JJAC is a group of individuals appointed by the New Mexico Governor to advise the Children, Youth and Families Department, the Governor, and the Legislature on juvenile justice issues and funding.

“Overall, lawmakers seemed supportive of [CYFD Acting Secretary Teresa] Casados’s plans.” – Curtis Segarra

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New Mexico’s CYFD and lawmakers work to get on the same page for child wellbeing SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of criticism, leadership changes, and public scrutiny, New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is trying to make changes to p…