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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. 

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

Governor announces new Cabinet Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 August 10, 2021 Governor announces new Cabinet secretary SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a new...

CYFD Local Offices Plan Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month 04.16.2021 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department is proud to participate in April Child Abuse Prevention Month with local, COVID-safe events happening statewide. The theme for this...

State agencies collaborate to locate, engage students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10.09.2020 Some students are not on school rosters, others are chronically absent SANTA FE — Three state agencies are joining forces with local school districts and charter schools to track down students who have dropped off school rosters...

CYFD Implements Naloxone in Combating Opioid Overdose

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09.01.2020 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) in participation with New Mexico Human Services Department’s (NMHSD) Office of Substance Abuse Prevention implemented measures for field staff...