Press Releases

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) enjoyed visiting with Diné relatives in Phoenix this past weekend. The NDCFS team provided outreach at the Phoenix Indian Center’s Song and Dance on February 28, 2026, at Glendale High School. The theme was, “Nihizaad dóó nihe’í’ool’įįł t’áá náásgóó yit’ih dooleeł (Our language and culture will […]

A message from the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services and Department of Family Services By Althea James, Victim Witness Advocate February was acknowledged as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Congress in 2010. This is a reminder to start the conversation with your teens and continue communicating with them throughout the year. From […]

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) welcomed the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services (National Center) on February 24-25, 2026. The National Center and NDCFS are tailoring a work plan for the Navajo Nation to improve access to competent mental health services that are culturally appropriate and comprehensively address the […]

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To bring awareness to healthy relationships, the Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families (NTCCF) and the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) are sharing the following information on teen dating. It’s never too early to learn about dating in the modern world. Learn […]

Thomas Cody, Executive Director of Navajo Division for Children and Family Services, issues the following statement on the passing of former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim. “The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services extends sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim. He […]

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) managers and executive staff convened for a two day strategic work session to continue fully implementing the P.L. 102-477 Program. The 477 Program stems from a five year plan that was approved by the U.S. Department of Interior and the Navajo Nation in 2024 to consolidate […]

Vangie Randall Shorty welcomed participants to the Murdered Indigenous Peoples Forum. GALLUP – A meaningful and educational forum on murdered relatives was held Friday at the El Morro Events Center in Gallup, N.M., hosted by the Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Coalition (MMDRC). During the Murdered Indigenous Peoples Fourm, family members of murder victims shared […]

SANTA FE – New Mexico celebrated its annual American Indian Day on February 6, 2026, at the state capitol. The first Friday of February each year is designated American Indian Day for the state and honors the contribution of American Indians to its economic, cultural, and civic heritage. The Proclamation signed by Governor Michelle Lujan […]

The Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families (NTCCF) offered training sessions last week that provided education on the origin of naayéé’, or monsters, in Navajo teachings. Understanding the monsters of Navajo society is an important part of defeating them, which is the goal of the Diné Action Plan (DAP). The Diné Action Plan […]

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services understands that there have been concerns with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by Diné people. The Navajo Nation encourages all citizens to stay informed about ICE activities and to know their rights. The Navajo Nation has deployed several divisions and offices to address issues related to […]

PHOENIX – Arizona Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day drew tribal members to the State Capitol on January 14, 2026, to pay tribute to the history, culture and contributions of the American Indian people to the state of Arizona. The Navajo Division for Children and Family (NDCFS) attended the event to engage with state and […]

NAVAJO DIVISION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT STATE OF NAVAJO NATION  Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) Executive Director Thomas Cody provided an update on the NDCFS programs and departments during The People’s State of the Nation at Shiprock High School on January 13, 2026. Cody highlighted the increases in […]