Office of Children’s Rights
Our Mission
To respond to the urgent need in New Mexico to improve the lives of vulnerable children by breaking down barriers to access, accountability, positive system reform, and community networking
Vision
Every child in New Mexico realizes their rights and achieves their potential.
About Us
Launched in 2021, the Office of Children’s Rights offers children and youth in foster care services and support, including:
Youth Grievances:
Consultation on cases,
Process for violations of the Foster Child and Youth Bill of Rights
Immigrant Rights:
Consultation on cases,
Referrals to immigration legal service providers,
Collaboration with foreign country consulates, and
Assistance with language access
Education Rights & Advocacy:
Consultation on cases,
Support with schools, and
Collaboration with school staff, school stability, and special education rights
Disability Rights:
Consultation on cases,
Public benefits advocacy, and
Assistance with accommodations
The Office of Children’s Rights also promotes the rights of children and families in New Mexico by supporting social justice advocacy through inclusion, equity, LGBTQ rights, access to reproductive health services trauma-responsive behavioral health services, and a family-centered approach by identifying innovative transformative approaches to child welfare reform.
Want to Learn More?
We provide free trainings about the CYFD Bill of Rights and other topics!
Please contact us at 505-228-6797 or email us at CYFD.YouthGrievance@cyfd.nm.gov.
Additional Resources
- Non-Discrimination Policy to Better Serve All Youth | En Español
- Website Accessibility Statement
- CYFD Immigration Guide | En Español
- CYFD Language Access Plan
- Text REACH NM to 505-591-9444 to reach CYFD anytime. If you suspect child abuse or neglect call #SAFE (#7233) from a cell phone or 1–855-333-SAFE.