New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is the state's cabinet-level child welfare and juvenile justice agency. Provides protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile justice services, behavioral health services, and early childhood education across New Mexico.

Phone: (505) 827-9302

Address: 1120 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501

Website: https://www.cyfd.nm.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile justice services, behavioral health, early childhood education, prevention and intervention

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)

How do I contact New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)?

You can call New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) at (505) 827-9302 or visit 1120 Paseo De Peralta in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their website is https://www.cyfd.nm.gov.

What services does New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) offer?

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) offers Child protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile justice services, behavioral health, early childhood education, prevention and intervention. Serves Birth–21. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is the state's cabinet-level child welfare and juvenile justice agency. Provides protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile justice services, behavioral health services, and early childhood education across New Mexico.

Are services at New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) at (505) 827-9302 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) support?

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)?

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (505) 827-9302 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.