Following are links to selected news media reports published this month regarding CYFD issues and events:

Child-Protection Bills Wait till 2013

By Crystal Gutierrez, KRQE/ KASA.com - Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
Thirty-day legislative session ends before two important bills designed to protect children can get passed.

Local Social Worker Honored by CYFD

By Benna Sayyed, Clovis News Journal - Tuesday, February 21, 2012
CYFD's Sheila Smith is the recipient of an award from the National Association of Social Workers New Mexico Chapter.

The Privilege To Play: Sports Offer Relief to Incarcerated Kids

By James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal - Friday, February 24, 2012
CYFD-operated Foothill High School comes within one game of playing for the district championship.

Wards Earn Sertoma's Top Award

Alamogordo Daily News - Saturday, February 25, 2012
Alamogordo couple is honored for their care and support of children in need.

Troubled Youth Turn to Basketball

KOAT.com - Monday, February 27, 2012
CYFD juvenile clients are successfully using sports as a foundation for turning their lives around.