HAPPENING TOMORROW: Gov. Lujan Grisham to sign CYFD executive order strengthening Fostering Connections program alongside White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Michael Coleman

Office of the Governor

michael.coleman@exec.nm.gov

March 13, 2024

Gov. Lujan Grisham to sign CYFD executive order strengthening Fostering Connections program alongside White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden

SANTA FE – Tomorrow, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, as the governor signs an executive order expanding eligibility for the successful Fostering Connections program at the Children, Youth and Families Department.

The Fostering Connections program provides transitional resources to youth who “age out” of the child welfare system when they turn 18.

WHEN: 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 14

WHERE: State Capitol

Credentialed members of the media must RSVP to michael.coleman@exec.nm.gov for additional attendance information. Please include the names of those who will be in attendance.

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