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The CYFD Office of Communications facilitates transparency and information to the general public and press. The Communications team also manages CYFD’s brand integrity, marketing materials, social media and digital assets to best serve New Mexico’s Children, Youth, and Families. We welcome media inquires and public information requests. 

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Contact the Communications Office

Director of Communications

Andrew Skobinsky
Andrew.Skobinsky@cyfd.nm.gov
(505) 500 – 9436

 

Deputy Director of Communications

Jessica Preston
Jessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov
(505) 699 – 2262

 

ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES

For all media inquiries, interviews or public information requests please email:

Communications Director Andrew Skobinsky AND Deputy Director Jessica Preston to ensure a timely response. 

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CYFD Social Media Guidelines

The New Mexico Department of Children, Youth & Families (CYFD) uses social media for outreach efforts and as communication tools to reach the general public and stakeholders. At all times, posts, comments, and interactions should be respectful and polite.

The following will not be tolerated and will result in immediate deletion:

  • Harassment
  • Violence
  • Bullying
  • Threatening
  • False Information
  • Spam
  • Hate speech
  • Name calling
  • Profanity
  • Political posts of any kind
  • Solicitation
  • Go Fund Me or similar requests/links
  • Nudity
  • Sexual Content of Any Kind
  • External links that are unrelated to CYFD or that do not contribute to discussions about CYFD-related issues
  • Comments or posts bullying CYFD Staff
  • Comments or posts with specific or identifying information including but not limited to:
    1. Case Numbers
    2. Names
    3. Photos/videos
    4. Resource Foster Family identification
    5. Reports of abuse or neglect

If alternative means of communication are needed, CYFD will respond with the most accurate information and notify the appropriate office.

Press Releases & Media Advisory

Join CYFD in April for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Events

For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262SANTA FE – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the New Mexico...

Scott Patterson-Alatorre joins CYFD as Family Services Director

For Immediate Release Contact:Jessica PrestonDeputy Communications DirectorNew Mexico Children, Youth, and Families DepartmentJessica.Preston@cyfd.nm.gov505-699-2262Joining Deputy Secretary Kathey Phoenix-Doyle to lead division with community-based program SANTAFE, NM...

SCOTUS Upholds ICWA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob JohnsonCYFD Public Information Officer​robert.johnson@cyfd.nm.gov505-479-0145Indian Child Welfare Act is Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court CYFD Celebrates with Native Americans Across the Country Today, on a 7-2 vote, the U.S....

CYFD Updates Nondiscrimination Policy to Better Serve All Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob JohnsonCYFD Public Information Officer​robert.johnson@cyfd.nm.gov505-479-0145 CYFD Updates Nondiscrimination Policy to Better Serve All Youth SANTA FE – The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department...

Governor announces members of new CYFD Advisory Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maddy HaydenOffice of the Governormaddy.hayden1@state.nm.us March 16, 2023 Governor announces members of new CYFD Advisory Council SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the members selected to serve...