Teresa Casados Confirmation

Senate Confirms Teresa Casados as secretary for Children, Youth and Families Department

The New Mexico Senate confirmed Teresa Casados as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department with a x-x vote .

“ Secretary Casados turns strateg ies into action s and then, ultimately into results which is exactly what we need at CYFD ,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham . “ S he immediately dove into evaluation , making necessary changes quickly . I know she will continue to break down barriers to accessing services to increase well-being for children, youth, and families in New Mexico .”

“I look forward to collaborating with lawmakers and advocates to find solutions - focused ideas that support a strong future for CYFD ,” said Secretary Teresa Casados , New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department . “ There is a lot of work to do cooperatively, with everyone at the table focused on what is best for the children and families in New Mexico . I look forward continuing our work in partnership with the determined, hardworking and dedicated CYFD staff. ”

Before Secretary Casados began leading CYFD in May 2023 , she most recently served as Chief Operating Officer for Gov . Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration. While there, Casados was the operational partner to the governor including creating the comprehensive state response to COVID-19, mobilizing disaster relief for wildfires, and bringing to life the Early Childhood Education and Care Department – the first of its kind in the nation.