About Us
Department Director Katarina Sandoval
We hope you find us helpful in answering your questions about the services we provide to the citizens of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Please let us know if we are accomplishing our goal. We are always interested in hearing how we can better serve you.
Katarina Sandoval, Director
Mission Statement
The Department of Youth and Family Services provides quality early learning, education, and recreation to promote healthy aging and improved quality of life for the entire Albuquerque Community.
Divisions
Administration
Provides administrative services for the department.
505-768-2084
Katarina Sandoval, Director
Area Agency on Aging (City of Albuquerque & Bernalillo County)
Administers contracts for senior services for the Bernalillo County area.
Michelle Briscoe, Manager - 505-768-2745
Email: [email protected]
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Child Development
Partners with Albuquerque Public Schools and community agencies to offer comprehensive child and family development programs.
Dr. Dawnita Blackmon-Mosely PhD, MBA, Division Manager - 505-767-6500
Email: [email protected]
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Community Recreation & Educational Initiatives
Provides a variety of recreational, educational, and developmental activities and services for individuals of all ages.
Cristin Chavez-Smith, Division Manager - 505-767-5813
Email: [email protected]
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Crossing Guards
Helps students and parents cross the street to and from school daily during the school year.
Richard Deichsel, Crossing Guard Supervisor - 505-379-9438
Email: [email protected]
Fiscal
Provides accounting and grants administration for the department.
Anna Marie Lujan, Division Manager - 505-768-2909
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance
Provides maintenance services to YFS facilities.
Eric Gonzalez, Building Maintenance Manager - 505-768-2838
Email: [email protected]