Press Releases

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Navajo Nation Arizona Long Term Care Services program hosted the third quarterly meeting with the Tribal Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) Program on April 16, 2026. The Tribal ALTCS works with tribes to provide access to culturally appropriate health care services for eligible elderly and/or physically disabled tribal members. The gathering included managerial […]

For the first time ever, the Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families (NTCCF) hosted the Drums of Spring Song and Dance at the Twin Lakes Elementary School on April 16, 2026. The Drums of Spring event brought together live performances by local singing groups and dancers for a celebration of Navajo culture broadcast […]

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 […]