Navajo Nation · CHILD CARE
Kinship Care Program
Monthly financial support and cost-of-care reimbursements to licensed kinship caregivers — relatives or close family friends — who are caring for a child placed by Navajo DFS. Transportation expense reimbursement may also be available.
Who's eligible
Open to All
Any adult relative or person emotionally close to the child — Navajo or non-Navajo, married or single, from any income level, residing on or off the Navajo Nation. Must complete the foster care licensing process including application, home study, background check, fingerprinting, and required training.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
Open to kinship caregivers residing on or off the Navajo Nation.
Location:
Multiple DFS field offices across the Navajo Nation; see ndcfs.org/locations/
How to apply
Contact any Navajo DFS field office or Foster Care Worker to request a foster care application packet. Process includes home visits, fingerprinting, background checks, and required training. Phone: 928-871-6986 | info@ndcfs.org.
Phone In-Person
Contact
Phone: 928-871-6986
Email: info@ndcfs.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-15.