Press Releases
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Navajo Nation addressing concerns with ICE
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 […]
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Arizona Indian Nations and Tribes celebrate Legislative Day
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 […]
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NDCFS highlights accomplishments at State of Navajo Nation
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 […]
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Diné Action Plan group reviews progress
Diné Action Plan 2025 Winter Gathering
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Christmas Light Parades Delight
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.” […]
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Neswood-Gishey elected Secretary of national 477 organization
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 […]
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Operation Rainbow Bridge hotline reactivated
The hotline for Operation Rainbow Bridge has been reactivated.
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Navajo Division for Children and Family Services holds Tri-State Meeting
Navajo Division for Children and Family Services held annual meeting with Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
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Thanksgiving Message
Thanksgiving message from Executive Director Thomas Cody
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SNAP Updates
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program update
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Department of Child Care and Development Awards Child Care Stabilization Grants
Navajo Department of Child Care and Development Awards $946,659.00 in ARP Child Care Stabilization Grants
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Suicide Prevention Survey
The Suicide Prevention Task Force is seeking individuals to answer its survey on their knowledge regarding suicide prevention.