Child Advocate Stalls Amid Power Struggle | Santa Fe News

The new Office of the Child Advocate is stalled in its mission to hold the state’s child welfare agency accountable, facing delays, blocked access to records, and a stalled agreement on collaboration. CYFD officials argue the advocate oversteps by claiming investigative powers and citing legal protections for sensitive data. Lawmakers are frustrated and now pushing to amend state law to grant subpoena authority. With both gubernatorial candidates pledging greater transparency and support for the advocate, hope is rising that a new administration could finally break through bureaucratic roadblocks and deliver real change for vulnerable children. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/704e9a67620688fe