About Us
The employees of the Department of Youth & Family Services welcome you. It is our privilege to assist individuals and families in meeting their educational, recreational, and other supportive needs.
Director Jess R. Martínez
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.
505-767-5682
Jess R. Martínez, Director
Media Inquiries & Marketing
Provides marketing, media inquiries and public information for the department.
Brianna Gallegos, Public Information Officer - 505-549-0195
Email: [email protected]
Child & Family Development
Partners with Albuquerque Public Schools and community agencies to offer comprehensive child and family development programs.
Dr. Dawnita Blackmon-Mosely PhD, MBA, Associate Director of Child & Family Development - 505-767-6500
Email: [email protected]
Information on the Division for Child & Family Development
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]
Information on Community Center and Youth Programming
Crossing Guards
Helps students and parents cross the street to and from school daily during the school year.
Crossing Guard Office - 505-768-2670
Information on Crossing Guard Division
Kids Cabinet
Leads One Albuquerque Kids’ Cabinet and its committees on Public Safety, Early Learning and Out-of-School Time; chairs ABC Community Schools, a joint powers agreement between the City, County and local school district.
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]
Fiscal
Provides accounting and grants administration for the department.
Manuela C. Martinez, Fiscal Officer - 505 768-2856
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance
Provides maintenance services to YFS facilities.
Mark Garcia, Facilities Operations Coordinator - 505-768-2854
Email: [email protected]