Press Releases

Vangie Randall Shorty welcomed participants to the Murdered Indigenous Peoples Forum. GALLUP – A meaningful and educational forum on murdered relatives was held Friday at the El Morro Events Center in Gallup, N.M., hosted by the Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Coalition (MMDRC). During the Murdered Indigenous Peoples Fourm, family members of murder victims shared […]

SANTA FE – New Mexico celebrated its annual American Indian Day on February 6, 2026, at the state capitol. The first Friday of February each year is designated American Indian Day for the state and honors the contribution of American Indians to its economic, cultural, and civic heritage. The Proclamation signed by Governor Michelle Lujan […]

The Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families (NTCCF) offered training sessions last week that provided education on the origin of naayéé’, or monsters, in Navajo teachings. Understanding the monsters of Navajo society is an important part of defeating them, which is the goal of the Diné Action Plan (DAP). The Diné Action Plan […]

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 […]

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 […]

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