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The CYFD Office of Communications facilitates transparency and information to the general public and press. The Communications team also manages CYFD’s brand integrity, marketing materials, social media and digital assets to best serve New Mexico’s Children, Youth, and Families. We welcome media inquires and public information requests. 

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Contact the Communications Office

Director of Communications

Jake Thompson
Jake.Thompson@cyfd.nm.gov

 

Deputy Director of Communications

Jessica Preston
Jessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov

 

ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES

For all media inquiries, interviews or public information requests please email:

Communications Director, Jake Thompson and Deputy Communications Director Jessica Preston to ensure a timely response.

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CYFD Social Media Guidelines

The New Mexico Department of Children, Youth & Families (CYFD) uses social media for outreach efforts and as communication tools to reach the general public and stakeholders. At all times, posts, comments, and interactions should be respectful and polite.

The following will not be tolerated and will result in immediate deletion:

  • Harassment
  • Violence
  • Bullying
  • Threatening
  • False Information
  • Spam
  • Hate speech
  • Name calling
  • Profanity
  • Political posts of any kind
  • Solicitation
  • Go Fund Me or similar requests/links
  • Nudity
  • Sexual Content of Any Kind
  • External links that are unrelated to CYFD or that do not contribute to discussions about CYFD-related issues
  • Comments or posts bullying CYFD Staff
  • Comments or posts with specific or identifying information including but not limited to:
    1. Case Numbers
    2. Names
    3. Photos/videos
    4. Resource Foster Family identification
    5. Reports of abuse or neglect

If alternative means of communication are needed, CYFD will respond with the most accurate information and notify the appropriate office.

Press Releases & Media Advisory

Co-Neutral Letter Re: HJR5

Feb 21, 2025

    February 18, 2025 Cabinet Secretary Teresa CasadosNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department Tara FordKevin S. Plaintiffs’ counsel Via electronic mail Re: CYFD Commission Dear Secretary Casados and Ms. Ford,It has come to our attention that the...

CYFD Response to Arbitration Findings

Jan 31, 2025

The Kevin S. remedial order highlights CYFD’s progress in addressing issues identified in the arbitration outcome while providing a clear roadmap for continued improvement. Our ongoing priority is to ensure we fully support the children, youth, and families of New...

CYFD expands behavioral health services for children and families

Dec 16, 2024

Contact:Jessica Preston, Jessica.preston@cyfd.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 16, 2025 Development grants will support innovation and workforce training SANTA FE — New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is strengthening the state’s children’s...

Join CYFD in April for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Events

Apr 18, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262SANTA FE – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the New Mexico Children,...

Scott Patterson-Alatorre joins CYFD as Family Services Director

Apr 9, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262Joining Deputy Secretary Kathey Phoenix-Doyle to lead division with community-based program SANTAFE, NM...