Press Releases
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Navajo Division for Children and Family Services provides update on VAPA
The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) provided a report to the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC) on the effort to amend the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act (VAPA) on Monday, June 15, 2026. The NDCFS worked on revising the VAPA with partners over the last year. NDCFS Deputy Director Sonlatsa Jim informed the Committee that the…
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Navajo Division for Children and Family Services makes impact at annual conference
Staff from the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) attended the 46th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC) June 1-4, 2026 to gain valuable training in topics related to the Public Law 102-477. The theme for the conference was, “Exceeding the Vision, Expanding the Possibilities.” NINAETC is a national organization whose members are grantees…
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Little Singer Community School celebrates promotion of sixth graders
BIRDSPRINGS, Ariz. – Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) joined the Little Singer Community School (LSCS) at a special and meaningful promotion ceremony to celebrate the sixth-grade students on Friday, May 22, 2026. NDCFS supported a moccasin making project called, “Healing through Culture,” for LSCS students, which they worked on over the last few weeks of the school…
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebrates residents and staff of skilled nursing centers
GALLUP – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week with Miss Navajo Nation 2025-26 Camille J. Uentillie and Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation on May 13, 2026. Gallup Nursing and Rehabilitation held a frybread contest with Miss Navajo in front of its facility. Residents were able to enjoy the fresh air while eating…
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NDCFS staff receive training to learn how to train youth leaders
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Germaine Simonson WINDOW ROCK – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) partnered with Navajo Nation Council Delegate Germaine Simonson to “train the trainers” for upcoming Youth Leadership Training sessions to be hosted by the Division. The Youth Leadership Trainings are a part of the NDCFS’s P.L. 102-477 Plan to reduce unemployment through workforce…
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Navajo Nation focuses on Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives
Sonlatsa Jim, NDCFS Deputy Director WINDOW ROCK – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) acknowledged the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives by providing education on the issue at the Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Symposium on May 4-5, 2026. The National Day of Awareness is held annually on May 5…
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Innovation reigns at the Navajo Nation Science Fair
CROWNPOINT – The Office of Diné Youth (ODY) held the first Navajo Nation Science Fair in years on April 23, 2026. This year marked the first time the Navajo Nation-wide science fair has been held since it stopped during the pandemic. The science fair drew more than 80 entries from students across the Navajo Nation in grades 4th through 8th…
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Community walks against child abuse
KAYENTA – The community of Kayenta turned out for the Child Abuse Prevention Month Awareness Walk on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The walk was hosted by the Department of Family Services (DFS) Kayenta Office as a way to engage the community in the message to put an end to child abuse. About 40 people joined in to show their support.…
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Child Abuse Prevention Mini Conference held in Dilkon
DILKON – The Department of Family Services (DFS) provided education to the community of Dilkon, Ariz., through the Child Abuse Prevention Mini Conference held April 22 at the Dilkon Medical Center. The theme for the mini conference was, “Protect Their Childhood, Protect Their Future” Althea James, Victim Witness Advocate, connected domestic violence with child abuse in her presentation. She provided…
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NDCFS and DAP host Child Abuse Prevention Walk
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – More than 50 walkers joined the Child Abuse Prevention Walk hosted by the Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) and Diné Action Plan partners on April 21, 2026. Many of the walkers wore blue, the color representing the national movement, or carried blue pinwheels, which is the national symbol for child abuse prevention, as…
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Sexual Assault Awareness Walk
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) participated in the Sexual Assault Awareness Walk hosted by the Navajo Nation Council on the first day of its Spring Session April 20, 2026. The walkers supported the message to stop sexual assault and let victims know they are not alone. The walk began at the Navajo…
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Navajo babies welcomed during celebratory event
SHIPROCK, N.M. – The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) participated in a very special event to welcome the Navajo Nation’s youngest members. The 3rd Annual Nihi’awéé’ Baa Nihił Dahózhó dóó Baa Ahéé Daniidzín – Welcome Baby event was hosted by the Office of the First Lady on April 18, 2026, at Shiprock High School. Babies born between…