Office of Performance and Accountability
CYFD’s Office of Performance and Accountability (OPA) is a distinctive group of bureaus within the Department under the Cabinet Secretary.
OPA’s bureaus work together to identify strengths and challenges, help develop improvement strategies, and communicate with agency leaders to evaluate practice and outcomes.
Programs
CYFD Data Analytics & Reporting
The Office of Performance and Accountability houses the Department’s data analytics and reporting teams and provides end-user support and data quality assurance for the CYFD’s case management system.
Federal Reporting Bureau
The Federal Reporting Bureau ensures timely eligibility determinations for children in foster care as well as access to Medicaid and other federal benefits.
The Bureau also oversees the federal Child and Family Services Review; Child and Family Service Plan and Annual Progress and Services Report; Title IV-E audits; and ongoing county-based case reviews.
Together We Thrive
In the spring of 2023, CYFD and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham launched Together We Thrive, CYFD’s informative dashboard, the first initiative of CYFD’s transformation towards transparency, organizational restructure and systemic improvements to the department. The Together We Thrive Dashboard is updated monthly.
View the Together We Thrive Dashboard HERE
Workforce Development
The Workforce Development Bureau is responsible for onboarding and training frontline employees; supporting emerging supervisors and other leaders; and providing ongoing learning opportunities for tenured staff.
CYFD's Reports & Publications
Find CYFD’s Reports and Publications Here.
Quality Assurance Bureau
The Quality Assurance Bureau consists of case review teams focusing on safety-related practices; systems improvement implementation including initiatives related to the Kevin S settlement agreement; the Fostering Connections (extended foster care) program; and training.