Navajo Child Welfare Offices Closed for Staff Training This Week

The Navajo Division for Children and Family Services is closed from December 15 to 17, 2025 so staff can attend mandatory professional development. The temporary closure affects casework offices, child care center oversight, and many administrative services, and residents of Apache County should plan for limited in person access during this period.

For emergencies only the Division has provided direct contact lines. For direct service matters including child care centers and case work offices call (505) 422 6255. For administrative matters call (505) 422 6242 or (505) 422 6247. The Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Their Families can be reached at (928) 206 7725. The Navajo Indian Child Welfare Act Program is available at (520) 369 6128.

Families seeking other supports may contact the Department for Self Reliance Farmington Office at (505) 278 8190. Department for Self Reliance Support Services may be reached at 1 866 347 2403 or (928) 810 8557. These lines are offered to ensure continuity of urgent support while local NDCFS offices are not open for routine business.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect contact your local law enforcement immediately. You may also report online by visiting ndcfs.org/dcw-scan-report/. Once submitted your report will be sent directly to the local Department of Family Services Field Office staff for follow up.

The short closure comes during a busy season for families and service providers in rural and tribal communities, where delays in routine case management or eligibility work can have immediate effects on access to care and benefits. Residents with scheduled meetings or paperwork deadlines should contact the emergency numbers listed above for guidance and to learn when services will resume.

"The Division thanks the public for their patience in allowing our staff to gain the skills and knowledge to provide services aligned with our vision and mission statement." The Division expects normal operations to resume on December 18, 2025, and encourages residents to use the provided contacts for urgent needs during the training period.