The Division of Social Services strives to provide excellent customer service and continually promotes the relationship with children and families.

- Sharon Begay-McCabe, MSW, Executive Division Director

Authorization

The Navajo Nation Council established Division of Social Services on September 14, 1989 by resolution CS-57-89. The Governement Services Committee amended the Division Plan of Operation and approved the Division Mater Plan of Operation on June 30, 2009 by resolution GSCJN-17-09.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to have strong families and communities through cultural identity, wellness and self sufficiency

Mission Statement

Navajo Division of Social Services will advocate for change and empower and strengthen our families and communities by providing quality, holistic, culture, and value-based services!

Administration Complex No 2, Second Floor NE
P.O. Box 4590, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Administrative Support Section: 928-871-6556

Information Technology Section: 928-871-6804

Financial Management Section: 928-871-6683

Contract & Compliance Section: 928-871-6841

The Navajo Division of Social Services Executive Administration Office is located within the Navajo Nation Government Executive Branch. The Executive Administration Office comprises of Financial Management, Administrative Support, Contract & Compliance, and Information Technology section.

The purpose of the Executive Administration Office is to implement the Navajo Nation’s polices to ensure that essential social services are available to needy families and individuals living on or near the Navajo Nation and to others, where mandated by statues and regulations.

The Executive Director, through the Executive Administration office, shall ensure that social (human) services are provided and are consistent with professional social work ethics, values, and in accordance with Navajo cultural values and traditions. The Executive Director shall also ensure that the services provided will help to reduce and alleviate hardship and have the ultimate purpose of contributing to Navajo self-sufficiency. The Executive Director shall also serve as an advocate for clients, special target groups and develop social services priorities, needs and/or issues.