From the Executive Director
“NDCFS’s bottom line is to get more services to our Navajo People – to our children and families.”
Thomas Cody
Executive Director
“Yideeskáadi Nitsáhákees niha’ áłchíní baa”
During this season of nurturing and cultivating our crops, NDCFS encourages parents and grandparents to also use this season to remind everyone to put the same care, compassion, and love into caring for our young children. This will aid in raising our Nation with youth who are confident, strong in faith, and resilient with the support of you as their family.
November Food Distribution Calendar
Dates, times and locations for food distribution on the Navajo Nation throughout the month of November 2025, and other assistance programs available to eligible individuals impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown:
NDCFS Financial Assistance Unit
For Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Navajo School Clothing and Supplies, and Community Services Block Grant applications, please go to Navajo Financial Assistance Unit – Navajo Nation:
Suspect child abuse or neglect? Please report it:
Diné Action Plan (DAP)
The Diné Action Plan (DAP) is considered a roadmap for the three Navajo tribal branches (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) to address public safety, social program needs, and social ills plaguing the Navajo Nation.
Get Social with Us
Follow Navajo DCFS on social media for the latest news, events and important updates:
NDCFS Statistics
Office of the President
When President Nygren came into office, he had a vision for a prospering Navajo Nation. In order to make positive change for the Navajo people, he set out to focus on the following strategic priorities:
Diné School Safety
The mission of Operation Diné School Safety is to provide support in preventing and mitigating violence in schools across the Navajo Nation:
ODSS is Administered by NDCFS and Created by Eaglesun Systems