About 10,000 — or about 55% — of the people kicked off the federal SNAP program in recent months have been children.
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CYFD dropped teen at border, left him to cross alone
The situation has prompted a flood of outrage from advocates and New Mexico lawmakers, who say CYFD overlooked safety and health concerns.
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Pueblo leaders, federal lawmakers ramp up calls to keep Chaco drilling buffer
Representatives from 20 pueblos joined New Mexico’s congressional delegates at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to repeat a simple message: “Chaco Canyon is not for sale.”
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
CYFD pilot programs: Mixed results with money left on table
Lawmakers criticized CYFD’s failure to spend allotted funds and said the state has not seen enough return on its spending.
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Despite massive spending, New Mexicans aren’t getting healthier
Federal policy changes are expected to make the problem even worse, as rates of uninsured New Mexicans and unpaid care increase.
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New Mexico Highlands University faces another whistleblower retaliation lawsuit
Former university official Paul Grindstaff said he faced retaliation after alerting campus leaders to unsafe athletic facilities and equipment.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Ahead of governor change, CYFD says progress made on obligations
Despite some gains, the agency fell short in reducing caseloads, a problem that has a major impact on the morale of employees.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
New Mexico advocates push Congress to expand program for newborns and mothers
Legislation making newborn supply kits available to families nationwide has progressed slowly, despite reported benefits.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Why pregnancy-related deaths remain a New Mexico problem.
The new analysis found more than 40% of pregnancy-related deaths were caused by underlying behavioral health issues.
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State solicits contracts for three new Albuquerque-area foster youth group homes
Some have expressed concerns at the agency’s apparent commitment to continue using group homes, arguing they can endanger kids.
