# Foster Care Help Resources - Nevada ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS):** - **Phone:** (775) 684-4400 - **Website:** [http://dcfs.nv.gov](http://dcfs.nv.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Carson City, Las Vegas, and Reno - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, support services for foster families, and resources for foster youth. - **Nevada State Foster Parent Association (NSFPA):** - **Phone:** (702) 335-1055 - **Website:** [https://www.nvfosterparentassociation.org](https://www.nvfosterparentassociation.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and resources for foster parents across Nevada. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Southern Nevada - **Clark County Department of Family Services:** - **Phone:** (702) 455-5444 - **Website:** [https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/family-services](https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/family-services) - **Office Location:** 121 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, training programs for foster parents, and adoption services. ### Northern Nevada - **Washoe County Human Services Agency:** - **Phone:** (775) 337-4470 - **Website:** [https://www.washoecounty.gov/hsa/](https://www.washoecounty.gov/hsa/) - **Office Location:** 350 S. Center St., Reno, NV 89501 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care support, youth mentoring programs, and resources for youth aging out of foster care. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Nevada 211 Foster Care Resources:** - **Website:** [https://www.nevada211.org/foster-care/](https://www.nevada211.org/foster-care/) - **Features:** Directory of foster care resources, including support for families and youth in foster care. ## Educational Resources - **Foster Kinship Nevada:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterkinship.org](https://www.fosterkinship.org/) - **Description:** Educational programs for kinship caregivers and foster parents, including rights and resources for foster youth. ## Additional Support - **Together We Rise - Nevada Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.togetherwerise.org](https://www.togetherwerise.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for youth in foster care, including scholarships, mentorship programs, and aging-out assistance. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services at (775) 684-4400._