Celebrating Our African American Foster Caregivers 

Black History Month is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and contributions of African Americans throughout history, and it serves as an inspiring backdrop to highlight the vital role of African American foster parents in our communities. These dedicated individuals not only provide loving homes to children in need but also play a crucial part in breaking the cycle of adversity, offering hope and stability to the next generation. As we celebrate this month, let’s shine a light on their incredible stories of compassion and commitment, recognizing that these foster parents are not just caregivers, but also heroes who embody the spirit of community and uplift those around them. It's a time to honor their journey, encourage more families to step into this noble role, and inspire every child to dream big, knowing that they are supported by a community that believes in them! 

Foster Change is the official Foster, Kinship, and Adoptive Family Association of Nevada representing your voice and is committed to YOU as the caregiver. We provide information, support, and resources to caregivers of young people in Nevada. We know first-hand the sacrifices caregivers make to open their homes to our vulnerable young people who need a safe space. 

Foster Change is seeking to understand the experiences of caregivers who have faced paying out-of-pocket “overage” expenses/fees for daycare or who have had a disruption in daycare which has impacted their employment. We want to hear your stories. Please reach out via email to Heather Richardson (Foster Change Board of Directors Legislation Co-Chair) at heather.richardson@alumni.unlv.edu if you have experienced daycare challenges due to these additional fees. 

The Nevada legislative session begins this month. We want to ensure your voices are amplified in Carson City. We also want to keep you updated regarding any legislation which may impact you or your families. Please join our Foster Change Town Hall meetings listed below to share your experiences with us and to receive updated legislative session information. We look forward to seeing you at our Town Hall meetings. 

Upcoming virtual Foster Change Town Hall meetings:

Saturday, Feb 22, 10 AM

Tuesday, Mar 25, 7 PM

Saturday, Apr 26, 10 AM

Tuesday, May 27, 7 PM

The link for the Town Hall meetings may be found at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86716149208?pwd=DFPaCND937qn0ZbOytOiiKaAfRGH0H.1

Meeting ID: 867 1614 9208

Passcode: 730678

Learn more about Foster Change at https://www.fosterchangecc.org/. 

Paul Mitchell The School Las Vegas

9490 S Eastern Ave #100

Las Vegas, NV 89123

Paul Mitchell The School is offering 150 free haircuts per month to our children and teens in foster care, through a partnership with Foster Change.

STEP 1: Call Peggy’s Attic at (702) 455-5424 to reserve a voucher and arrange a time to pick up your voucher.

STEP 2: Once you have reserved your voucher, call Paul Mitchell The School to make an appointment for your haircut at (702) 740-4247. When you make your appointment, let them know you have a Foster Change voucher. Your voucher will only be good throughout the current month of issue.

STEP 3: Be sure to bring your voucher with you on the day of your services. Please note that because Paul Mitchell The School is a sanctioned educational hair cutting floor, children must be able to sit independently on their own, per State guidelines. Caregivers will not be able to join the child on the hair cutting floor, with exception of children with disabilities or special needs. Enjoy your haircut!

Expertise Cosmetology

1911 Stella Lake St.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 636-8686

Expertise Barber

535 E. Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89030

(702) 399-3894

Expertise Cosmetology and Barber are offering children and teens in foster care a limited offer of free haircuts and barber cuts the last Tuesday of every month!

Foster parents will need to call to make an appointment and mention this offer at the time of booking.

Canyon Ridge Christian Church

Foster Parent Night Out

Friday February 21 | 6pm-9pm

6200 W. Lone Mountain Road | Las Vegas, Nevada 89130

Registration closes February 17 or earlier if we are at capacity.

Ages birth- 5th grade.



Being a Foster Parent is a tremendous responsibility and help to our community. We understand that with the increased responsibility it is difficult to find regular respite care. On the third Friday of every month, from 6p - 9p. Canyon Ridge Christian Church would like to serve the foster parents of our community by providing free respite care. During that time, we will provide your children and your foster children a fun, safe and nurturing environment so that you can take some time to rest, catch a movie, go out with your spouse and more! Space is limited to a first come, first serve basis. Snacks provided, but please feed children dinner before the event.

ENROLL TODAY: Working Advantage Benefits- for CAREGIVERS!

Start Saving Now! 

Working Advantage is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to everyday needs! Visit online today for holiday savings on Apple products with the Apple Employee Purchase Program, gym memberships with Zeamo Wellness, save up to 50% off select Samsung products, and more. Working Advantage is here to help you navigate all the delightful deals this December! Explore can't miss offers on Apple products with the Apple Employee Purchase Program, gym memberships with Zeamo Wellness, save up to 50% off select Samsung products, and more

To get you started, check out this quick video showcasing your new benefit! 

Caregivers are invited to enroll today at Working Advantage with the company code CLARKCOUNTYFUN to start saving instantly. 

Enjoy the savings! 

HANNAH'S CLOSET SOUTH

3170 Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-546-8849 or Stacey@thehublv.com

Next time you come into Hannah’s Closet, bring your placement letter and/or adoption decree and we’ll take it from there.

For this location, you MUST HAVE an appointment in order to shop. We DO NOT allow same day shopping or walk-ins. An appointment must be made at this link: https://app.vomo.org/opportunity/need-hannahs-closet at least 24 hours in advance. 

Please also note that the caregivers must be the ones to show up and shop for their children. We do not allow Caseworkers, CASAs, etc. to shop. We implement this so that we can connect with families and try to plug them into community with other families and resources.  

We wanted to officially welcome Annie as our new Hannah’s Closet South manager! Annie and her husband Brad have lived in the Las Vegas valley for over 6 years now. They are proud parents to four children that they adopted through foster care. Although Annie is an adoptive mom, her real passion is seeing vulnerable families receive the help they need before their children enter into foster care. 

It can be confusing because Hannah’s Closet NORTH and SOUTH share the same name but have different rules in regards to shopping because we are run by two completely different organizations. We do apologize for that confusion, but are not in a position to change it at this point.

HANNAH'S CLOSET NORTH

4079 N Rancho Dr. #110, LV, NV 89130

(702) 518-2815

Hannah's Closet North is a resource center for foster and adoptive families to receive clothing, toys, and other items. Families may "shop" free of charge once a month. Please provide your adoption decree, placement letter, or Foster Kinship referral when you come to shop. 

We ask that all families make an appointment on our website.

hannahsclosetnorth.org 

The Baby's Bounty Diaper Bank operates in several locations throughout Nevada, and has provided 3.5 million diapers and 7 million wipes to 40,000 families in need. Baby's Bounty typically operates the diaper bank on Wednesdays at alternating locations and welcome parents/caregivers whom have preregistered. 

To register and learn more, visit Baby's Bounty online.

CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING FOR FOSTER CAREGIVERS

• Free for Foster Caregivers.
• In-Person for 4 hours.
• Children are NOT allowed to attend Training.
• Certificates are provided to Family Services within 1-week after training date. 
• For a copy of your certificate please contact Fabiola 702-455-6765 or Allyson 702-455-1711.
• Spanish speaking Caregivers contact Fabiola 702-455-6765 to schedule CPR Training. 

2-PART CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TRAINING

for Foster Caregivers

A Foster Parent is REQUIRED to learn the best practices to keep your child riding safely in your vehicle and complete the successful installation of a Child Passenger Safety Seat.

NRS 484B.157 Child less than 6 years of age and less than 57 inches tall to be secured in child restraint system while being transported in motor vehicle; child less than 2 years of age to be secured in rear-facing child restraint system in back seat with certain exceptions; requirements for system; penalties; programs of training; waiver or reduction of penalty under certain circumstances; application of section; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations for purchase of child restraint systems. [Effective through December 31, 2022.]

Need Support? Call our Foster Parent Champions (702) 455-1149

Support groups offered at Canyon Ridge Christian Church | 6200 W. Lone Mountain Rd.

Foster Parent Support Group

4th Friday of the month

6:30pm-8:45pm

Please email questions to hannahsclosetlv@gmail.com

Foster Kinship Support Group

Group for parents and group for teens

2nd Tuesday of the month

6pm - 7:30pm

Please contact Foster Kinship with any questions by emailing familyadvocate@fosterkinship.org

Foster Change membership is now free and includes ANY family with a current and/or ongoing relationship with child welfare. This includes currently licensed families and formerly licensed families who have achieved permanency through adoption.

Foster Change

Peer Built Provider List

ONE VOICE Feedback Forum

This Review/Feedback Collection System has been designed by Foster Change and responses will be collected by Foster Change. Responses will be shared with the Clark County Department of Family Services, in order to elevate the voices of licensed caregivers in Clark County, including post-permanency families.

Every family needs support sometimes and that is okay. Seeking support creates and sustains positive well-being for our youth, families, and ourselves. Raise the Future provide a range of services designed to meet your varying needs.

TBRI TIP OF THE MONTH:

Oral Sensory Seekers

If your child likes to suck on their thumbs or fingers or likes to chew on their clothing collars, they may be seeking oral sensory input. There are strategies to help your child reach the oral sensory input they are seeking.

Learn More

FOSTER KINSHIP

childcare@fosterkinship.org

www.fosterkinship.org

(702) 546-9988

Click below to join

Facebook for Nevada Kinship Caregivers

Join Foster Kinship groups to gain support and share strength with others who are raising their relative's children. All in-person groups offer complimentary child care.

SIBLING PRESERVATION PROGRAM

While children living in foster care frequently get separated from their siblings, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children works to preserve the sibling bond through regularly scheduled fun and educational events such as Camp To Belong, National Sibling Day and Gift of Giving. Through engaging programming and exciting activities, youth are given the opportunity to make impactful memories sharing special moments with their brothers and sisters.

Each month youth in care can count on the St. Jude's Ranch for Children Sibling Preservation program to offer unique outings offering siblings the opportunity to share memorable experiences. Please complete this referral form and contact Kevin Nelson for more information. Kevin can be reached by phone at 347-737-0152 or by emailing Knelson@stjudesranch.org

Important Educations Updates February 2025

Hi Everyone. Happy 2025 and 2nd Semester of the 2024-2025 School Year!  

Congratulations on making this far into the school year to you and your children!    

It is now a new semester. For those of our kids who struggled last semester, they can start anew and with a fresh start in this one! Please encourage your children to either continue their good work in school or to start the new semester with the belief that this semester can be better than the last one!

IMPORTANT DATES



• February 10 No School
• February 17 No School- President's Day

To plan ahead for the 2024 school year, download the 2024-25 school calendar

Fall Semester 2024 Grades are Available to Parents Via Campus Parent

• Please make sure to check your child’s grades last semester via Campus Parent. Instructions to access Campus Parent can be found by clicking here or by asking your child’s school to help you access Campus Parent.
• If you are concerned about a grade or anything else on your child’s grade report, contact your child’s Education Decision Maker (EDM) if you are not your child’s EDM and your child’s teacher and/or child’s school counselor (especially at the middle and high school level) to discuss your concern and help determine how your child might be able to do better in the upcoming semester. 
• Teachers are available to meet with parents before and after school during their contract time and sometimes during their prep period. For meetings with all or a few of your child’s teachers at the middle school and high school level, contact your child’s counseling office or your child’s counselor to set up the meeting. Middle and high schools offer these meetings regularly to parents. At the meeting, if you hear your child is struggling in a class or subject, ask what support are available to help your child at school and ask the teacher what you can do to support your child in that class.
• If your child failed a high school level class, see below to determine if your child can get some credit for the class. 

If Your Child Failed Any High School Level Class, Please Check with Your Child’s Counselor to See if Your Child May Be Able to Receive Partial Credit for the Course 

• Under Nevada Law, each public school must create an academic plan for a pupil enrolled in ninth grade to progress towards meeting graduation requirements. For children in foster care, the plan must be revised and adjusted to maximize credits and partial credit may be awarded for efforts the child made in the course. Credits should also be maximized for students in foster care taking high school courses who are enrolled in middle school/junior high as well.  
• If your child failed a high school level course last semester in high school or failed a high school level course in middle school and either attended the course for a while or did some work in the course, contact your child’s counselor at the school and find out if your child can receive partial credit for the course. If you have any difficulty in working with your child’s school or counselor, contact CCSD’s Foster Care Department at 702-799-1196 or fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net.

Applications for CCSD Magnet Schools and Change of School Assignment Now Open for the 2025-2026 School Year and Accepted Through January 14^th

• The Clark County School District (CCSD) is now accepting applications for students interested in attending one of the District’s many choice offerings, including Magnet Schools, the new Career and Technical Academy at Gilespie Street and East Starr Avenue or Change of School Assignment (COSA) options, for the 2025-2026 school year through January 14, 2025. Magnets and CTAs are great ways for students to purse jobs they might be interested in and get school credit/training for a learning a skill!
• Some careers your child could receive training and school credit for at Magnets or CTAs include: Teaching, Graphic Design, Architecture, Construction, Automotive Industry, Cosmetology, Business, Forensic Science, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Cyber Defense and Advanced Computing Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Entertainment and Sports Marketing. Information regarding application criteria is available online at magnet.ccsd.net.
• You can also apply for a Change of School Assignment (COSA) if you want your child to attend a new school. Schools with spaces available are placed on the COSA list as an option for a school move. CCSD establishes the school to which a student is assigned based on the official residence of a parent or guardian. As outlined in Regulation 5112, the COSA process provides an equitable way for parents to request a school assignment outside the established zone. Schools with seats available can be accessed by clicking here. Schools that do not appear on the list do not have seats available for the COSA process. For more information on the COSA process, visit itsyourchoice.ccsd.net/change-of-school-assignment/.
• Transportation will only be provided to students living within the designated boundary for transportation of the school and parents may have to transport their children to school or to a transportation stop close to their home.
• If you think your child would benefit from going to a different school, would benefit from specific training in a specific career or technical field above, and/or would benefit from get some real world job training while getting school credit for it, let your child’s caseworker and Educational Decision Maker know you are interested in a possible magnet or Career/Technical School or a new school for your child.

Licensed Health Care Available to All CCSD Students at No Cost

• CCSD is proud to offer medical services to all CCSD students at no cost with or without insurance through an agreement with Hazel Health.
• Families have quick access to licensed health care and can see a doctor online in a matter of minutes through Hazel Health. CCSD students can get virtual medical care or teletherapy on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
• Hazel Health provides expert medical advice, over-the-counter medicine, and call-in prescriptions for students.
• For more information on Hazel Health and how to utilize the services, visit here.

Resource of the Month: CCSD’s Website Parent Section

• CCSD’s website has some great resources for parents in their Parent Section (www.ccsd.net and click on the Parents Tab on top drop-down menu)
• Resources in the Parents Section include: Policies and Procedures; School Websites and Directories; Transportation Information; Special Education Services; Food Services; Magnet School Information; Student Code of Conduct (Disciplinary Information); Mental Health Resources; and the Family and Community Engagement Services. 
• Visit the Parent Section and find out important information that will help you navigate school services for your child! 

We at CCFS thank you for all you are doing to help your child succeed!

Please contact your child’s CCFS Representative for any assistance you need.

We appreciate you very much! 

First 5 Nevada Eligibility Portal - Finding the Help You Need

What is the Early Childhood Programs Eligibility Portal?

The First 5 Nevada Early Childhood Programs Eligibility Portal is a tool to help parents and families identify what programs and services they may qualify for. The Portal serves as an online gateway where parents and families can check if they or their child qualify for early childhood programs, such as preschool, child care assistance, or early intervention services, among others. By entering some basic information about their child, like age, household income, and any special needs, the portal helps determine eligibility for nearly 30 different programs and provides guidance on how to apply or learn more. It only takes about 5 minutes to see what you may qualify for!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

FREE Online Early Learning Program

Waterford Upstart is an effective, proven online early learning program with engaging software for children and coaching for the adults who support them.

You’ll get the tools, coaching, and resources to put children on a path to learning success—whether you’re a child’s parent/caregiver, an early childhood care provider, or a community partner.

You’re already doing the work. We’re here to support you with: 

• Award-winning, on-demand learning that adapts to each child
• Interactive activities, songs, and stories that kids love
• Offline tools, one-on-one coaching, and educational resources
• Computer and internet access, if needed

On average, children who use Waterford the year before kindergarten enter kindergarten at grade level or above.

HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION THROUGH NEVADA READY! STATE PRE-K

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) provides funding for qualified families to enroll their 4-year old children in high-quality Pre-K experiences with private early learning centers in Southern Nevada. UWSN is pleased to partner with the Nevada Department of Education to implement the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program.

NO COST EARLY EDUCATION WITH EARLY HEAD START

The Early Head Start and Nevada Ready programs at Sunrise Children's Foundation offer comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income and underserved populations including expecting mothers, infants, toddlers and their families.

Many foster children will qualify for Early Head Start and Nevada Ready programs. We encourage families to take advantage of these early learning opportunities.

For more information about our Early Head Start or Nevada Ready programs, please call 702-631-7130 or email info@sunrisechildren.org

Help your little ones learn with Vroom

Vroom Tips™ help you do more with your shared moments. Add learning to mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime with 1,000+ fun, free activities.

The Independent Living Program is designed to assist and prepare foster and former foster youth in making the transition from foster care to adulthood by providing opportunities to obtain life skills for self-sufficiency and independence. Program services are available to youth 14 and older who are currently in foster care and to former foster care youth who aged-out of the foster care system at age 18. Independent Living services are also available to youth who were adopted from foster care on or after their 16th birthday. 

Click Here to learn how to support a youth transitioning out of care.

Some of the services provided through the Independent Living Program include:

• Daily living skills
• Cooking
• Money management
• Decision making
• Housing assistance
• Community Resources
• Transitional Housing RISE Program
• Transitional Housing Placement Plus
• Substance abuse prevention, nutrition education, smoking prevention, and pregnancy prevention
• Preparation for postsecondary training and education

• Mentors and permanent connections
• Financial assistance with college or vocational schools  
• Medical insurance
• Counseling
• Assistance in obtaining a GED and higher education
• Acceleration Academies
• Workforce/Employment
• Food Handler’s Card 
• Navigate Your Path Forward with Free Goodwill Workshops & Training Sessions
• Referral to Step Up

Did you know UNLV has a dedicated support program for students who experienced foster care?

The UNLV Fostering Scholars Program was launched in 2021 to support students in foster care after age 13 in achieving their higher education at UNLV. Fostering Scholars will support students in applying to UNLV, obtaining the Foster Youth Fee Waiver, completing the FAFSA, and continues to support students throughout their undergraduate degree until they obtain their degree. Students involved with Fostering Scholars are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship! Caregivers and students can click here to join the Fostering Scholars mailing list. 

Jobs for Nevada's Graduates empowers Nevada's young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. Jobs for Nevada's Graduates is a class, a club & a mentoring program embedded in NV schools with a 97% grad rate for ALL students.

Ask your school counselor to enroll in your school's J4NG program!

Overcoming Obstacles: Curricula for Caregivers

Teach Independent Living Skills at Home

Overcoming Obstacles features self-guided modules for parents and caregivers. The lessons designed for caregivers of high schoolers cover topics like problem solving, career readiness, financial planning, and more. These modules are perfect for anyone caring for teens!

PAID JOB TRAINING WITH JOBCORPS.GOV

For over 50 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Job Corps provides free career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds. We have over 120 campuses across the U.S. where students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military. The best part? It’s free.

Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.

• 02/01/2025     Restoration Church - February Workshop - Ways to Help Protect Your Finances as You Age.    
• 11:00 AM    https://events.chase.com/300051283

• 02/03/2025     Henderson Library workshop - Understanding & building credit.    
• 4:00 PM  https://events.chase.com/300055165

• 02/04/2025     Bonneville & Las Vegas Blvd - Navigating your Cash Flow.          
• 12:00 PM   https://events.chase.com/300051285

• 02/04/2025     Bonneville & Las Vegas Blvd - Principle of Investing.         
• 1:30 PM  https://events.chase.com/300051286

DRESS to IMPRESS!

If your teen in foster care has a job interview or just needs some professional or dress attire, come "SHOP" for free at Beyond the Attic! Beyond the ATTIC has beautiful clothes for men and women, shoes and accessories to get you to the Homecoming Dance!

Please call (702) 455-5424 to schedule your appointment

Children's Service Guild Scholarship

We want to thank everyone who applied for our college or trade school scholarships by January 31, 2025. Thank you also to the case workers, DFS and DJJS employees for assisting the students. Every year, we award $2,500 college/trade school scholarships to “our kids”. We look forward to awarding these and helping give students a future and hope.

Children's Service Guild of Southern Nevada is enrolled in Smith's Food & Drug Inspiring Donations Program. Every time you make a purchase at any Smith's Food & Drug using your registered Rewards Card, Smith's will make a donation to the Children's Service Guild.

casalasvegas.org

casa@clarkcountycourts.us

702.455.2272

DAD INC Ignite Dads Workshop - 

Helping Dads Identify Their Win

Eligibility: Services are available to fathers and father figures with children ages 0-24 (including expecting fathers). Children do not need to live with their father or reside within the state. 

What can I expect by attending DAD INC's workshop?

DAD INC's no-cost workshop is an extraordinary opportunity for fathers and father figures to explore strategies for winning in their roles and fostering healthy relationships within their families. By attending this no-cost workshop, dads can gain valuable insights and tools to effectively lead their families, ensuring they build strong, supportive connections with their children, spouse, or co-parent. With a focus on identifying personal goals and nurturing positive dynamics, DAD INC empowers fathers to take the lead in their fatherhood journey and create a nurturing environment for their family, regardless of their living situation.

Register today at GODADINC.COM/REGISTER

Inclusion Fusion is an organization that provides a variety of programs for teens & adults with disabilities in Southern Nevada. We provide individualized lessons and programs that allow clients to achieve a successful, independent life.

Our mission is to help every individual with a disability to develop, pursue and achieve their own goals and dreams.

The Center brings together programs, resources, and services to meet the needs of our community and the community around us. We function as the heart and home of the LGBTQIA+ community by making connections, delivering programs, and providing a safe space for health and wellness, social services, arts and culture, advocacy, and community building.

Henderson Equality Center, a community supported organization to engage, empower, enrich, and advance the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, allies and queer community of Henderson, NV by providing a safe space, pursue resources and providing courses focus on educational, social, support, skill building and job assistance classes for at-risk, low-income LGBTQ youth and adults.

Visit Horses 4 Heroes' The Ranch in November

horses4heroes.org

Fall is here and we are looking forward to welcoming local Foster and Adopted Families to Horses4Heroes' The Ranch Las Vegas. Our 2.5-acre ranch in northwest Las Vegas is open Tuesday-Saturday. We offer parents and caregivers a FREE membership in Horses4Heroes. Join today at horses4heroes.org. Membership in Horses4Heroes will make sure you always pay the lowest rate for our services and that you will receive information about FREE events, activities and giveaways. 

Activities Include:

Family Farm Days: Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am to Noon; admission is $10 per child (we never charge parents or guardians) and includes a horse or pony ride, activities with mini horses and farm animals and more. Purchase tickets online. Saturdays include Scavenger Hunt and Farmport, a passport game to win a free re-ride ($5 value).

Family Ranch Tour: Library Cardholders can visit The Ranch for FREE during Family Farm Days. This Tour does not include a horse or pony ride. Horse and pony rides may be purchased onsite during your visit.  

For more information about all our upcoming programs, visit horses4heroes.org or email horses4heroes@gmail.com.

NRS CHAPTER 424 - FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN

The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) are the current codified laws of the State of Nevada.

NAC CHAPTER 424 - FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN

The Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) is the codified, administrative regulations of the Executive Branch.

PROTECT CHILDREN'S INFORMATION

When you sign off on the CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES

FOSTER CARE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, you agree to "Keep confidential information given about the children and their families as mandated by NRS Chapter 432B." When you keep children's information confidential, you are protecting the child, and protecting yourself.

AFTER HOURS HOTLINE FOR MEDICAL OR LEGAL CONSENT

For urgent medical or legal consent after hours, please call 702-303-0473.

Here are examples of when you would call the after hours hotline:

What do I do in a situation involving a serious medical condition or injury? The first concern is the safety and well- being of the child. Call 911 for emergency assistance and then call the child’s Permanency Specialist. The child’s Permanency Specialist will notify the birth family. After regular hours, call the After Hours On-Call number at 702-303-0473. Call your Licensing Special to report the incident.

What do I do if I need to talk to a member of the Permanency Specialist’s team after working hours? We want to support you. Your Licensing Worker has extended work hours and the Foster Parent Champions are available till 7pm daily. If it is an emergency, then you can contact the After Hours On-Call at 702-303-0473. 

Partnership Plan

for Children in Out-of-Home Care

The purpose of this partnership plan is to outline a commitment to children through a common understanding of the necessary values, principles and relationships in order to fulfill our responsibilities to children in the care of Clark County Family Services.

Highlights of the Partnership Plan:

• Caregivers provide quality parenting.
• Caregivers and DFS staff are respected partners.
• Caregivers and DFS staff share information.
• Caregivers have the right to respite.
• Caregivers and DFS staff support each other.
• Caregivers support connections between the child and the child’s natural family.
• Every child is welcomed in their placement.
• Placement stability of the child matters greatly.
• Caregivers and DFS staff support the well-being of children.

SPREAD THE WORD IN SOCIAL MEDIA

We are never done recruiting for new foster parents. We need your help in spreading the word!

Please copy and paste this message to your personal or professional social media to help recruit more foster parents:

Sharing for our friends at

Clark County Family Services

Foster Parents help children by providing a safe home to babies, children, and teens that need temporary care. Foster parents can come from all backgrounds, and the rewards of fostering are far greater than the challenges. Learn more at www.clarkcountyfostercare.com

#fostercare #fosterparents #clarkcountynv #betheone #makeadifference

Foster One, Recruit One

Our foster parents are our biggest resource and our best way to recruit new foster families! Roughly 24% of new foster parent shave indicated that they were encouraged to foster by a current foster parent. WOW!

We want to give back to you for your referrals, so please let your people know to let our team know that you sent them. Once they attend an Information Session, we will send you a $25 gift card per household you refer!

During our gift pick up, our team has special cards for you can give to anyone who is interested in becoming a foster parent, and a fun button that you can wear proudly whi says "Ask Me How to Become a Foster Parent."

Host a Party with a Purpose!

Do you have a group of friends, families, or coworkers that are interested in foster care?

Let's work together to host a Party with a Purpose! If you get a group together, we'll bring the goodies and foster care information.

Plus, you'll get a $25 gift card for every potential foster household that attends!

Call (702) 455-0181 to get started.

Thank you to foster parents for Hosting a Party with a Purpose!

We bring foster care information and dinner, you provide the guests!

Clark County Family Services Launches 2 New Video Podcast Series!

We are looking for foster and kinship caregivers who would like to tell their story on the Courageous Caregiver Podcast! Please email holly.kelsven@clarkcountynv.gov if you would like to take part in our podcast.

Watch the full episodes on Youtube:

Courageous Caregiver Podcast | Foster a Leader Podcast

Follow us and listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Mopx5CT95YQ5pGpBw3Iis

Share our podcasts on your social media!

COURAGEOUS CAREGIVER

FOSTER A LEADER

NOW HIRING

FOSTER PARENTS

Clark County Family Services is looking to expand our team of Foster Parent Champions. These are flexible part-time positions for current or recent foster parents.

Empower other foster parents by sharing your experience!

If you are interested in providing resources and support to foster families, recruiting at community events for new foster families, or helping out at Peggy's Attic, we encourage you to apply!



If you are interested in adopting a specific child or sibling group from Clark County, please email DFSadoptions@clarkcountynv.gov. Please note we cannot answer questions about children who are not in the custody of DFS.

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