Foster Boy Forced to Cross Border | Santa Fe News

A 15-year-old foster boy with a life-threatening heart condition was sent to the U.S.-Mexico border by New Mexico’s child welfare agency to reunite with his recently deported mother — despite his clear wish to stay in the U.S. and his medical needs. Critics blast the agency for prioritizing reunification over safety, while CYFD defends its actions, claiming they lacked legal grounds to keep him in care and that virtual visits confirmed his mother’s home was safe. The boy turned back at the border, ending up with Border Patrol — and was later escorted across again. Advocates are furious, calling it a tragic failure to protect a vulnerable teen. 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/1ad302c6e9a8a240