FOSTER FAMIIES ARE VIP AT

MIGHTY MOTOR MANIA

Saturday November 16 | 10am-2pm

Desert Breeze Community Center

8275 Spring Mountain Rd.

Thanks to Commissioner Justin Jones for providing some extra special perks, like VIP parking and food, for our foster families at this public event. Please register your foster family in advance to receive the ultimate VIP experience!

HoliJOY 2024

Sunday December 15th

11am - 2pm & 3pm - 6pm

Black Mountain Rec Center, 599 Greenway Rd, Henderson NV

St Jude’s Ranch for Children collaborates with Share in the Joy on a number of events. This year HoliJOY hopes to serve 400 youth in care with an amazing day of gifts, crafts, food, and fun!

This event is open to every youth in foster care, kinship care and guardianship.



HoliJOY is a very special and unique event for children. HoliJOY is not a toy drive where children should expect to receive gifts. Rather, children will have the option to be paired with a 'personal shopper' to assist them in choosing gifts to GIVE to the important people in their life during this holiday season. 

There will also be an extensive craft area where they can make crafts to give to others, too! Don't worry, we will wrap all gifts for our guests!

This event will be catered and we will have games, contests and some incredible activities for our guests including Santa (of course!), a DJ, bounce houses, a petting zoo, some surprise guests and more!

Please note this event is hosted by community partners. It is not a Clark County Family Services event.

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 November 15 | 6pm-9pm

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

Register before November 11

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.

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.  

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. 

Please check our calendar on Facebook for this month’s appointment days. Make an appointment by texting 702-518-2815 at least one day prior.

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.]

Family Services SUPPORT TEAMS for FOSTER PARENTS:

Foster Parent Champions and WRAPS Unit

WRAPS Team Answering the Call

October was a month that was filled with costumes, candy, pumpkins and tricks and treats- but for the WRAPS Team (Wrapping Resources around Placement Supports) it was also a time to put on their heroic cape and jump into action. As the team that wraps resources around placement support, they became a much needed “treat” for a newly licensed foster parent, stepping in to prevent a placement disruption just in time.

On what seemed like a regular school day a foster parent found herself in a stressful situation. The child in her care, who has multiple diagnoses and struggles with anxiety-related behaviors, was refusing to get into his scheduled transportation, leaving him still at school while she had to pick up another child. As panic set in, the WRAPS team arrived with their own version of a Batmobile-a County Car- and got to work. Using their de-escalation and negotiation techniques, they were able to calm the sobbing child, convincing him to safely get into the car and return home.

This quick response not only provided essential crisis intervention but also ensured the child’s well-being, avoided a disruption, and relieved the foster parent of her immediate burden. Through their advocacy, support, and hands-on assistance, the WRAPS team showcased their ability to be true heroes for both caregivers and children in need.

If you’re a caregiver facing difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to the WRAPS team. Their resources, support, and timely interventions can make all the difference in stabilizing placements and providing the help you need.   

If you need to be referred to WRAPS, please reach out to your caseworker or the Foster Parent Champion hotline Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm (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.

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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

Sibling Thanksgiving Event

November 16 | 10am-4pm

Hosted by Chef Vic Vegas

Paulson Event Center - St Jude's Ranch for Children

200 Wilson Circle, Boulder City NV 89005

Celebrate Thanksgiving with your siblings! Join in the festivities of the Sibling Thanksgiving Event. Register in advance to enjoy great food, fun, crafts, games and a scavenger hunt!

Sibling Preservation through St. Jude's Ranch for Children offers siblings separated by foster care events each month to enjoy fun and memorable visitation. These events are FREE to attend, and we offer variety throughout the year.

Important Educations Updates October 2024

The Second Quarter of School has begun!

You made it through First Quarter! Way to go!

IMPORTANT DATES



• Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day/Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
• Monday, November 11 - Veterans Day (No School for All)
• Wednesday, November 27 – No School for Students
• Thursday-Friday, November 28 and 29- Thanksgiving Day and Family Day (No School for All)

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

November is typically a busy month in education. Often routines of school and class are in place now which is good. However, some children begin to burn out and are ready to get the semester over with (and some parents are burnt too understandably 😊). November is the perfect time to check with your children to see how they are feeling about school, identify solutions to any problems they are sharing with you, and provide some incentives for making in through this month. December is considered crunch time so heading off any issues this month gives you time to address them before the end of the semester and the Winter Break comes all too fast! Also, please enjoy time together over Thanksgiving! We at CCFS are so thankful to all of you for providing homes and support for children we are responsible for. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

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

• The Clark County School District (CCSD) is now accepting applications for students interested in attending one of the District’s many choice offerings, including the award-winning 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. The application window is open 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.

Make a Plan with Your Child’s Teacher and Child to Pass the Class Your Child is Receiving a Low Grade in/Failing in the First Quarter

• November is a great time to make a plan for helping your child catch up on work and work on any class they are failing/struggling in
• Teachers /school staff are encouraged to work with families to help children be successful in school and not fail so plans can be worked out make up missing work. As a part of the new grading policy, students will receive “0” for any missing work but CCSD is encouraging schools and teachers to accept and give credit for any missing work turned in throughout the semester no matter how late the work is turned in. Late assignments should be accepted until mid-December.   
• If your child is struggling in school as indicated by multiple failing or missing assignments or your child has unsatisfactory quarter/progress grade in a class (such as a D or an F), please reach out to your child’s Education Decision Maker and child’s teacher (elementary/middle/high school) or counselor/class teacher (middle/high school) to find out why the child is failing and how any failed or missing work can be made up. Ask which assignments are the most important or could help your child’s grade the most. 
• Ask your child’s teacher(s) why your child is struggling in that class and what help he/she might need to do better. Encourage your child to meet with the teacher and create a plan to get support. 
• At the middle and high school level, you can set up a meeting with all your child’s teachers in the morning before school to go over progress in each class via your child’s counselor. You can also ask your child’s principal/assistant principal or counselor about any intervention or academic support programs. Some schools offer pull out, small group support in academic areas, tutoring, teacher office hours, or other types of support programs on campus.  
• If you need access to Infinite Campus/Canvas, contact your child’s school for assistance or click here for instructions.

Contact Your Child’s Educational Decision Maker (EDM), Caseworker, and CAP Attorney if your Child is RPCed, Suspended or Recommended for Expulsion as Your Child May Have Special Rights in the Disciplinary Process

• CCSD’s new discipline policy supports having less out-of-school placements (more on-campus consequences), ensuring meaningful instruction takes place if a child is out of school for discipline, and providing resources to the child and the child’s family relating to any behavior/factor that is related to the consequence. More rehabilitative and mental health related practices will be used by schools and school districts now along with consequences. 
• EDMs have a right to appeal a suspension over 3 days or a recommended expulsion. This right should be explained by an administrator when the discipline is discussed with the parent. The administrator should take note of the parent’s wanting to appeal and provide the parent with the next steps in the appeal process.
• If your child is suspended or recommended for expulsion, your child has a special right because of being in foster care. In determining the discipline, the principal in consultation with the Foster Care Advocate and CCSD’s supposed to determine if your child poses an ongoing threat on campus and if being in foster care was a factor in the behavior relating to the incident. This usually takes place as a meeting for discussion. The discipline may stop or change based on the determination.
• It is very important that you contact your child’s Education Decision Maker (EDM), Caseworker, and CAP Attorney to let them know if your child was: sent home; RPCed; suspended; recommended for expulsion; and/or not given educational services. Please also ensure the EDM, Caseworker, and CAP Attorney is given any paperwork you are given and knows of any disciplinary meetings you are contacted about so they can follow up with the school. They will represent your child and ensure your child’s educational rights are being upheld.  
• It is also helpful if you can connect the school administration with the EDM, Caseworker, and CAP Attorney for your child directly. 
• If your child is being suspended or recommended for expulsion and you are concerned about the school’s decision or approach, please contact CCSD’s Foster Care Department at 702-799-1196 or fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net. 

Click here for a Guide to School Discipline for Caregivers 

Contact Your Children’s School Foster Care Advocate and/or CCSD’s Foster Care Department to introduce yourself/your children and for any issues

• School Based Foster Care Advocates (FCAs)are assigned on each school campus to help families and children involved in foster care to navigate school services. The beginning of the year is a great time to reach out to him/her, introduce yourself, and create a relationship as the FCA may be able to help you with many issues that arise over the course of the school year.  You can also share anything that works well in working with your child and helps them if they begin to struggle. Having a good relationship with your child’s school is more important than ever this school year. 
• To find out who your FCA is, ask your child’s school office or administration/principal’s office if the office doesn’t know. 
• CCSD also maintains a Foster Care Department to assist schools and help families with foster care related educational issues.   To contact CCSD’s Foster Care Department, please email fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net or call 702-799-1196. 
• For schools outside of CCSD, contact your child’s school office or principal to find out who the Foster Care Liaison is. 
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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.

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 contact the Program Coordinator, Heather Richardson, to get more information or 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.

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 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.

** The event everyone has been waiting for all year! ** 

Our Annual Holiday Craft Boutique & Raffle on November 9th, 10am – 3pm at Desert Springs United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Dr. Las Vegas, 89144.  100% of fundraising proceeds and donations benefit the kids with no one in our group receiving pay of any kind. Please come and help us help the children!  

We will have Handmade Fall & Holiday items for your home and office made by our talented members and friends! Also, great as gifts! Plus, we will have delicious homemade baked goods, jams, bread and so much more!  

We will also have food trucks at the event. They are generously donating some of their proceeds to us. God bless them!

Our amazing raffle keeps growing with prizes such as gift certificates from different businesses, individual donations, and so much more!!! Here's a little tease of what you can win!

• Large screen TV 
• Cash prizes - $500, $300, and $200 
• Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort – twosome 18 holes golf, practice facilities and golf cart  
• MOB Museum – two adult admission tickets 
• Southpoint Hotel, Casino & Spa – 2-night hotel stay, dinner for two and show tickets 
• The Orleans Hotel and Casino – 2-night stay in a deluxe room and $100 food credit 
• Las Vegas Motor Speedway – 4 weekend terrace tickets Pennzoil NASCAR Spring 2025 

***Tickets are only 6 for $5 and the drawing is at 2pm at the boutique, but winners need not be present. 

Bring your friends and family for the day, kicking off the holidays in a fantastic way! 

Here is a sample of some of the items we will have. 

Children's Service Guild Scholarship Application is open!

Every year, we award $2,500 college/trade school scholarships to “our kids”. We start taking applications starting October 1 thru January 31, 2025. Please contact the case workers for help with this process.  

High School Seniors in Clark County, Nevada who have received services from the Family Court System may apply for this scholarship. (Department of Family Services or Department of Juvenile Justice Services) Applicants must plan to attend college or trade school upon graduation from a public or private high school, have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA. Two letters of recommendation are needed. One from a non-family member and one from someone involved with the Department of Family Services or Department of Juvenile Services. (i.e. a court official, social or case worker, probation officer, CASA worker, law enforcement official).                                              

Five scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded! 

casalasvegas.org

casa@clarkcountycourts.us

702.455.2272

DAD INC.

godadinc.com

Fatherhood plays a critical role in child development. Whether you are married to a partner, are divorced, or trying to co-parent, having an engaged dad puts kids at lower risk for drug abuse or winding up in jail later in life. Having a father who is present helps kids develop healthier relationships. Their personal lives place them at a greater advantage. One such benefit includes the opportunity to hold a high-earning wage as they grow up. It is why DAD INC. exists to equip dads towards resilient parenting, and help their kids secure a brighter future.

Don't delay and register today! The only requirement is being a father to a child 0-24 years of age. There is no cost to participate. Visit godadinc.com to register. You can also text/call (702) 707-7646 for support or questions.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

SUPERVISED VISITATION

The Therapeutic Solution is the supervised visitation provider for Clark County Family Services. Supervised visitation is to help families in separation remain connected, continue or develop bonds, and remain hopeful for reuniting. 

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:

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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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