Press Releases

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 […]

Diné Action Plan 2025 Winter Gathering

The Department of Family Services (DFS) Dilkon Field Office participated in the Dilkon community’s Christmas light parade on December 10, 2025. The theme for the parade was “Hometown Christmas.” The DFS entry highlighted the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) vision of, “Weaving children and family services together to strengthen generations through k’é.” […]

The Navajo Division of Children and Family Services (NDCFS) proudly announces that Deannah Neswood-Gishey, Department Manager III for the Department of Child Care and Development (DCCD), has been elected to serve as Secretary of the Public Law 102-477 Section Executive Committee of the National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC). Founded in […]

The hotline for Operation Rainbow Bridge has been reactivated.

Navajo Division for Children and Family Services held annual meeting with Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.

Thanksgiving message from Executive Director Thomas Cody

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program update

Navajo Department of Child Care and Development Awards $946,659.00 in ARP Child Care Stabilization Grants

The Suicide Prevention Task Force is seeking individuals to answer its survey on their knowledge regarding suicide prevention.

Navajo Nation provides resources to support families impacted by SNAP pauses and federal shutdown

Update on SNAP Benefits.