Foster Parent Advisory Council
The Foster Parent Advisory Council creates a meaningful opportunity for New Mexico foster parents to share their experiences, identify systemic challenges, and recommend improvements that support children and families.
The council advises the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. The NM FIESTA Project facilitates and supports the council’s work.
Foster Parent Voices Matter
Foster parents experience the child welfare system firsthand. Their knowledge can help identify challenges, strengthen services and practices, and inform solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.
The Foster Parent Advisory Council provides a structured forum for these perspectives to be heard and considered by CYFD leadership.
The Council’s Role
The Foster Parent Advisory Council serves primarily as an advisory body to CYFD.
Council members were chosen to reflect the diversity of all New Mexico’s Foster Parents.
What the Council Does
Identify needs and concerns affecting foster parents
Provide feedback on services and practices
Help identify priorities for CYFD consideration
Share experiences from across New Mexico
Recommend improvements
Share Your Feedback With the Council