Back-to-School New Shoes | RSVP by June 10!

Clark County Family Services is preparing for our Back-to-School back-pack and new shoes distribution. More details will come on the distribution dates, times, and location. For now, Clark County Family Services is collecting shoe sizes for all school-aged children in foster care.

Please complete this form by June 10. You will need to complete the form one time for every school-aged child in Clark County foster care that is in your care. 

Only include children who currently have an open case who are school-aged.

Our team at Clark County Family Services will be in touch with you if we have question about your shoe RSVP. Our team will also be in touch with more details about the Back-to-School distribution details. 

2024 High School Graduation Celebration

June 12 | 10am-4pm

DISCOVERY Children's Museum Event Hall

Register by June 5 to Nicole Smith (702) 455-0602

or email dfsindependentliving@clarkcountynv.gov

Let Nicole know if you need transportation to attend!

We can provide help!

Let's celebrate our high school graduates that are in foster care! Graduating high school is an amazing accomplishment, and our group of sponsors from Jet Development, Children's Advocacy Alliance, TTEC Foundation, and Picerne have a wonderful party planned for our grads. Each graduate will walk away with luggage, goodies, and giveaways! Graduates will also have the opportunity to connect with community providers that can help them in planning for the next chapter of their lives.

In addition to the goodies and giveaways, we have a special raffle with prizes like an airfryer, a mini fridge, and even an exclusive experience at Vegas Indoor Skydiving!

Foster parents & relative caregivers are invited to attend this celebration with their graduate. Please let Nicole Smith know if there are transportation barriers to attendance, and our team at Family Services will do our best to ensure that all of our graduates can get to this special event.

DISCOVERY Summer Camps: Foster Care Discounted Rate!

Discovery Children's Museum is extending their Museums for All rate of $90.00 per camp for qualifying families. Qualifying families must have either a foster care license, or a valid EBT, SNAP or WIC card (P-EBT is not accepted). Museums for All candidates may call for more information. Spaces are limited, sign up today! 

Potosi Pines has a few opportunities for campers to receive campership funds to attend summer camps: the Camp & Retreat Ministries Campership Fund, receiving campership funds from your local church, the Children’s Service Guild fund for foster children, and the Las Vegas Sun Camp Fund for those experiencing financial hardship.

Horses 4 Heroes has special discounts for foster families!

Horses4Heroes provides affordable programs with horses for local youth in our community including children, teens, young adults living in care and adopted kids and their parents. We offer all Foster and Adoptive Parents a FREE membership in Horses4Heroes to ensure that you will always receive our lowest rates as well as access to free programs and offers. We also accept Respite Care Vouchers from the state. 

Our programs are located at The Ranch Las Vegas, a private, 2.5-acre ranch in northwest Las Vegas. Here we host weekly open houses called Family Farm Days. Admission for your children ages 2 to 17 is just $10 per visit and includes a horse or pony ride, activities with mini horses, tour of our barnyard and playtime in our fenced play area. Dates vary throughout the year, the calendar on our website, horses4heroes.org, has information on all upcoming events. 

New this year, we are offering a discount to kids, ages 4 to 13, for Summer Camp at The Ranch. This discount only applies to Week 7 (July 22), Week 8 (July 29) and/or Week 9 (August 5). One week of camp is $100 per child, which includes a $25 non-refundable deposit. Camp is Monday-Friday, 8 am to 2 pm with options for Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up (additional fees apply). Here's the link:  https://bit.ly/44cBjWF

City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps

Gear up for an unforgettable summer adventure at City of Las Vegas Summer Day Camps, tailored for ages 3-15! From May 21 to Aug. 9, 2024, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., indulge your child in a plethora of enriching activities, including arts and crafts, sports, games, music and more, all under the careful supervision of our trained staff.

Ready to ignite your child's summer with joy and discovery? Contact us at 702.229.PLAY (7529) for more information and registration details. Don't let your kids miss out on the summer of a lifetime!

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 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.

Clark County Family Services Launches 2 New Video Podcast Series!

Welcome to the new Courageous Caregiver Podcast, a series designed to introduce you to a foster, relative, and fictive kin caregivers who truly make a difference in the lives of children involved in foster care in Clark County, Nevada.

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.

In addition, Clark County Family Services proudly presents our new Foster a Leader Podcast. This series gives educations and inspiration to anyone thinking about becoming a foster parent. If you have friends, family, or colleagues who have ever thought about joining our team of foster caregivers, please share the Foster a Leader Podcast with them!

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!

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.

NOW HIRING

FOSTER PARENTS

Department of 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.

Adopting children from foster care is a rewarding way to grow your family, while empowering children and teens in need to reach their full potential. When you choose to foster and adopt through Clark County Department of Family Services, together, we can help children Find My Forever.

If you are interested in adopting a child featured in a Find My Forever profile like Paul, please email dfsfindmyforever@clarkcountynv.gov. Our team will work with your family to ensure that a child, teen, or sibling group featured in our Find My Forever program will be a good fit for your family. A Family Services Adoption Social Worker will walk you through the steps needed to adopt specific children featured in Find My Forever. 

A family interested in adopting children, teens, or sibling groups featured in Find My Forever will go through a prescreening process. If determined to be an appropriate fit for the child, teen, or sibling group, the family will receive an individualized plan to help them through the adoption process. 

SUPERVISED VISITATION

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

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TRAINING

2-Part 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.]

Quality Parenting Standards

Clark County Family Services has updated our Quality Parenting Standards. This is a guide that can assist you with many circumstances you might encounter as a foster parent or relative/fictive kin caregiver. There are resources, tips, and procedures in the Quality Parenting Standards. We hope you will bookmark or download this important resource.

Protect your Information at the Doctor's Office

When you are bringing your infants, children, and teens to any UMC location, you have the right to protect your identity and address from being shared with the biological family. Here is what you should say when you check in:

“I am a foster parent and would like to protect my contact information. In EPIC please put my address under the confidential tab of the demographics section so the proxy or biological parent cannot see my address.”

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.

Register for upcoming events with Raise the Future!

TBRI® Caregiver Training: Introduction and Overview

June 12 & 13 | 6pm-9pm

2500 North Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89128

Register Here

Parenting is challenging, particularly when you are parenting a child from trauma. Children from trauma include children who were born prematurely, have been abused and neglected, have been adopted internationally, and have special needs. This training will focus on understanding the meaning of child behaviors, the brain chemistry of a child from a hard place, and how to help these children (and your family) heal and connect. Participants will learn tools they can put into action with their children immediately.

TBRI® Caregiver Full Series

June 24, 25, 26 | 9am-4pm

2500 North Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89128

Register Here

Parenting is challenging, particularly when you are parenting a child from trauma. Children from trauma include children who were born prematurely, have been abused and neglected, have been adopted internationally, and have special needs.

Introduction: This training will focus on understanding the meaning of child behaviors, the brain chemistry of a child from a hard place, and how to help these children (and your family) heal and connect. Participants will learn tools they can put into action with their children immediately.

Connecting Principles: This training will provide an in-depth look at Connection and Attachment and how to help these children (and your family) heal. Participants will learn tools they can put into action with their children immediately.

Empowering Principles: This training will provide an in-depth look at ways to Empower your children physiologically, with sensory processing tools and information. As well as ecological strategies with self-regulation tools and ideas.

Correcting Principles: This training will provide an in-depth look at Correction and discipline techniques that are effective with children from hard places.

The training will take place during 3 different sessions that build on each other. Attendance is required at all sessions to complete the series.

Each class will be held online from 9am-4pm, June 24th, 25th, and 26th 2024.

This training has been approved for 20 CEU's and/or 20 training hours.

Kendal Sarnecky, Tayler Wiese, and Meghan Vargo have studied under Dr. David Cross and the team at the TCU Institute of Child Development. The training will utilize the TBRI® curriculum developed by the Institute.Kendal, Tayler, and Meghan have received advanced training regarding this curriculum and have been qualified as TBRI® Practitioner to present the content.

Please contact us at NVfamilysupport@raisethefuture.org if you have any questions!

TBRI® Connection Group

June 14 | 1pm-3pm

Raise the Future | 2500 N Buffalo Rd. Ste. 140 Las Vegas, NV 89128

Register Here

We will be watching a movie in our new sensory space.

Connection groups provide caregivers a space to connect with others on the same journey of understanding our children’s behaviors and how to meet their needs. This is intended to be a safe place that caregivers for parents to be comfortable sharing their struggles, challenges and, be open to learning about how to implement TBRI® principles in their homes. Connection groups will offer time to collaborate with others as well as our TBRI® practitioners to work through behavioral problems and discuss monthly topics such as nurture group activities, transitions, and the IDEAL response.

*Participants must have attended TBRI® Introduction.

TBRI TIP OF THE MONTH:

Sometimes I Flip My Lid

Everyone can flip their lids at time, and lose their cool. Help your kids learn how to regulate their emotions with this simple way of thinking about how the brain responds.

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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

This list is peer-built and includes peer feedback for their experiences with all child service providers. The list may include: Medical, Therapy, Dental, Vision, Residential Treatment, Specialists, Childcare Centers that accept children with Higher Level Needs, etc.

Foster Change maintains the list but does not personally review, account for factuality of feedback, or endorse anyone on this list.

ONE VOICE Feedback Forum

To elevate the voices of those who are: licensed caregivers in Clark County, including post-permanency families.



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.

2024 Roadmap to the Elections

for the Board of Directors

for Foster Change

We welcome all Foster Change members to attend the membership meeting that is listed as a way to update and inform of all current things Foster Change and then the roadmap for if they have interest in pursuing a seat on the board.

FOSTER KINSHIP

childcare@fosterkinship.org

www.fosterkinship.org

(702) 546-9988

Click below to join

Facebook for Nevada Kinship Caregivers

Join Foster Kinship for one of their monthly groups to gain support and share strength with others who are raising their relative's children. All details regarding groups such as log in information and locations, can be found in our closed 24/7 Facebook support group. All in-person groups offer complimentary child care.

Next meeting March 5th!

Join us at the Kinship Advocacy Network Townhall Meeting (KAN), where kinship caregivers like you gather to share experiences, insights, and support.

Connect with others facing similar challenges, gain valuable resources, and be a voice for change in our community.

Together, we can strengthen kinship care networks and ensure every caregiver receives the recognition and support they deserve. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kinship families.

Mark your calendar and be part of the movement for advocacy and empowerment!

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

Canyon Ridge Christian Church

Foster Parent Night Out

June 21 | 6pm-9pm

Register before June 17.

Ages birth- 5th grade.



Snacks provided, but please feed children dinner before the event.

Additional support 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

Hope for the Journey Conference

Online Now- Wednesday, June 26

Register to receive a link to watch the conference online

The Hope for the Journey Conference meets parents and caregivers where they are with practical, tangible help, resources, and tools in caring for their children impacted by tough places. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, church, ministry, or organizational leader seeking to support families in your community better, this is for you.

Discover how you can connect with children experiencing a difficult time and help them heal and become all God desires them to be. The Hope for the Journey Conference is a one-day conference (in-person and online) led by the TCU Institute for Child Development for anyone who helps children from hard places find a better life.

FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR HANNAH'S CLOSET SOUTH

Here is what you need to know for now: 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. If you have any questions regarding policies for Hannah's Closet South, please see the contact info below:

SOUTH: 702-546-8849 or Stacey@thehublv.com

Our friends at Hope Church | Fostering Hope would love for you to join us their Park Play Dates during the month of June! Please reach out to Morgan (morgan@thehublv.com) if you have any questions!

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 have made some changes to better serve our families and our volunteers. We have set aside days to shop for families with 4 or more children. 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.

Hannah’s Closet North also has a support group called Fostering Families and Friendships for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents the 4th Friday of every month at Canyon Ridge Church. 6:30pm – 8:30pm. 

Important Educations Updates June 2024

You made it through the school year! Congrats! If possible, enjoy spending some time with your child while school is not in session!

Contact Your Child’s Foster Care Advocate and School Counselor if Your Child Failed a Class in High School or Failed a High School Class in Middle School

• Special laws in Nevada require that public and charter high schools maximize the credits and progress towards graduation for their students in foster care
• Students in foster care and enrolled in High School credit classes may receive full or partial credits for a specific course without satisfying any attendance/hours in the classroom requirements for the course by completing alternative coursework
• If your child received an F in a high school class, email your School Foster Care Advocate and Child’s Counselor to see if your child might be able to receive partial credit for any HS class the child is taking
• Email addresses are available through school websites or by asking the office staff   

Summer School Options Available to Make Up a Class or Get Ahead on Classes

CCSD Summer School for Middle and High Schoolers will be offered in 2 sessions: Session 1: May 28- June 14th and Session 2: June 17th through July 8th. Pre-Registration for Summer School begins on April 22, 2024 and ends on May 24, 2024.

CCSD will be offering summer school for:

• (1) original credit (credit to get ahead in classes/graduating and/or to get ahead to allow for extra classes in the child’s schedule the child may want or need for educational goals) for Current/Incoming High School Students and
• (2) credit retrieval (classes to obtain credit for classes the child failed or needs to promote to the next grade/needs to graduate) for Current Middle School Students
• Classes will be offered in-person on several campuses across Clark County and online via Nevada Learning Academy (NVLA)
• Some schools require daily attendance either in person or online and will also not give a child credit after missing several classes so check on the class requirement before you sign your child up for it or if you are taking vacations/time off.   

Your child’s counselor will let you know if your child needs to take a class to promote to the next grade or graduate with their peers. CCSD School Counselors can pre-register students for the needed summer school course if you agree to put your child in it.   

• If your child did not do well on exams, you see a low grade in a class after exams, or are worried your child might need to take a summer school class, check with your child’s counselor.
• If your child attends a non-CCSD school, find out through your child’s school what summer schools classes it offers or what schools/programs your child’s school will accept the credit from  

Click here for information on CCSD’s Summer School Options

Click here for information on CCSD Summer School for Grades 6-12 and specific courses offered this summer

Click here for online summer courses offered through NVLA

If Your Child has an IEP, Find Out if Your Child has or needs Extended School Year (ESY) Services During the Summer 

Extended School Year (ESY) is an IEP related service for children to continue to meet their IEP goals during times that school is out (i.e. summer, big breaks). It is accessed through the child's IEP. There is a box checked on the IEP if the child is to receive ESY services.

• ESY will be offered Summer 2024 from June 20th through July 17th with no school on June 19th, July 4th and July 5th. 
• ESY services are optional. Families may choose to send or not send their children to ESY. Attendance is not required at ESY but encourages if a child is signed up for it. 
• EDMs/Caregivers of children who have ESY services in their IEPs should be receiving an email or text asking them to opt into ESY and sign up for transportation if needed
• For more information on CCSD’s ESY or if you have not received any information on ESY and would like your child to attend, please contact your child’s special education teacher or CCSD’s ESY Office at 702-799-7455

Resource of the Month: Discovery Education Programs 

Discovery Education: All students have access to the Discovery Education platform when they login to their Clever account on a phone, computer, or tablet device. Students can participate in the following activities once logged in.

• Summer activities through Discovery Education
• Literacy activities through Discovery Education

Thank you for all you are doing to help your child succeed! Please contact your Family Services Representative for any assistance you need. We appreciate you very much! 

IMPORTANT DATES

• June – Summer School Offered
• Monday June 17th – Second Session of In-Person Summer School for Secondary Students Begins
• Monday August 12th – Classes Begin for the 2024-2025 School Year

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

Please read all of the education updates for more information.

AIQ Foundation Online Tutoring

AIQ online tutoring! Sessions will take place on Zoom every Wednesday from 5-6pm. Each student will be paired with their own qualified tutor in a breakout room to ensure that they get personalized help. Zoom links will be sent to every person who sign 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. 

First 5 Nevada Launches to Help Families

Being a parent can be hard, especially trying to find the programs and services that your child and family need. First5Nevada.org recently launched to ensure that every family in Nevada has access to the programs, resources, and supports they need to help their children grow and thrive.

From newborn through preschool, a child develops more rapidly than at any other time in their life. Research also shows that the quality of a child’s experiences in these first five years help shape how their brain develops. These experiences have a lasting impact on health, and the ability to learn and succeed when they reach school age and beyond. Quality early childhood development is good for our kids, good for our parents, good for our employers and good for Nevada.

That is why First 5 Nevada was created!

In Nevada, there are hundreds of programs to support child care and early education, maternal and child health, mental health, nutrition, financial assistance and more. But finding these programs, trying to determine if you are eligible to receive services, and applying can be difficult. First 5 Nevada puts all of these programs, services and resources in one place – making it easier for families to find the services they need, when they need them!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

LOW 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

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
• 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 
• The STEM Center of Excellence
• Referral to Step Up

Reminder to all IL participants that Chafee requests need to be submitted no later then June 15, 2024 by 5pm. No exceptions!

Are you interested in a career in the beauty industry?

Teens in Independent Living who are interested in a career in beauty will be invited to a special workshop this summer.

Email your independent living worker if you are interested.

Date and time of the next workshop will be announced this summer!

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!

The Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) explorer program is for young men and women aged 16 to 21 to learn what it takes to become a firefighter. Enrollment occurs twice each year. Typically this occurs in the months of June and December.

Location: Clark County Fire Department Training Center

4425 W. Tropicana Avenue

Las Vegas, NV 89103

Just One Project Community Market

Are you moving out once you transition out of foster care? Don’t forget to plan for groceries. Just One offers food boxes for youth exiting out of foster care and transitioning to their new home. They will prepare a box with nonperishable items so that youth can have food that will not spoil while youth orient themselves to their new neighborhood. This is to assist youth in the first week or two as they adjust to their new life as an adult.

Call for an appointment 702-462-2253 from 9am-1pm Monday through Friday. Drive-thru is located at 1401 N Decatur LV NV 89108

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.

Here is a small sample of what we are making with more coming every day!

Handmade Fall & Christmas decorations for your home and office made by our talented members and friends! Also, great as gifts!



Plus, we will have delicious baked goods, jams, bread and so much more! And an exceptional raffle with gift certificates from different businesses plus a large screen TV, cash and so much more! Tickets are only 6 for $5 and the drawing is at 1pm at the boutique, but winners need not be present. Please come join the fun helping us to help the kids!

casalasvegas.org

casa@clarkcountycourts.us

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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.

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