SANTA FE, N.M. — It’s the state department responsible for the safety and well-being of more than 2,000 New Mexican kids, yet we’ve recently seen the worst of what can happen to a child involved with the Children, Youth and Families Department.
We’ve confirmed three children have died since April because of reported failings within the department. At a Legislative Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday state lawmakers demanded answers from CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados.
“It’s always blame and quite frankly I think denial, and I’m super concerned about the direction of the welfare of the children in the state of New Mexico,” said state Sen. Nicole Tobiassen…