Press Releases

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) is looking to the future in exploring the possibilities and opportunities of the Arizona State University’s Decision Theater. The Decision Theater uses data analytics and integrated models to understand and explore options visually to help leaders, policymakers, researchers and others make informed, data-driven decisions on complex […]

Native Community Capital (NCC) will begin accepting applications for the Mortgage Principal Reduction Assistance Program through the Navajo Homeowner Assistance Fund (NHAF) Program beginning April 1, 2026, at 10 a.m., MST. Up to 100 applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Homeowners must meet all eligibility criteria, including: The Mortgage Principal Reduction Assistance […]

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) managers and executive staff met for a two-day work session to discuss the continued implementation of the P.L. 102-477 plan. During the meeting, the NDCFS managers and executive staff were introduced to staff of the new 477 support section of the Office of the Executive Director, […]

Freida White, Program Manager of the Navajo Nation Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) and Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS), gave a presentation on her program to the Diné College Healthy Navajo K’é Project earlier this month. March is a prime time to provide public education on the DDP because it is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness […]

President Buu Nygren and Speaker Crystalyne Curley provided words of encouragement and appreciation for the work that the Advisory Group and Task Force members are doing on the Diné Action Plan (DAP) during their spring gathering on March 20, 2026. The DAP is the roadmap to address the Navajo Nation’s biggest challenges – suicide, substance […]

YOUTH TAKE TRAINING DURING SPRING BREAK Some young students took time out of their spring break to learn valuable life lessons with the Department for Self Reliance (DSR) Education and Career Services (ECS) section. The ECS conducted three Youth Event Trainings for young DSR members at the Navajo Nation Museum on March 10, Dilcon Community […]

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 […]