Episode Synopsis "Let's talk about reforms for CYFD"

New Mexico’s Children, Youth, and Families Department has suffered decades of instability and the agency struggling to protect vulnerable youths. The governor and lawmakers are stressing urgency to address long standing issues, but the legislature has shown a break in trust by significantly cutting the agency’s requested budget. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss legislative efforts for child welfare reform.

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