Adoption in Nevada
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4126 Technology Way
3rd Floor
Carson City, NV 89706
United States
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3rd Floor
Carson City, NV 89706
United States
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
Foster care provides a family life experience, in a licensed home, for a child removed from their own home due to abuse and neglect. Foster parents are a critical part of the child welfare team. They support children in preparing them for reunification with their birth parents or for adoption.
Currently, there are roughly 400 children in Rural Nevada who are in foster care. Every day, more children and youth enter the foster care system and need safe, loving homes. Some of these children need a temporary place to stay while others need families willing to commit to their care for a lifetime. Without caring foster homes in each community of Rural Nevada, children removed from those areas must be placed in outlying communities, away from their family, friends, and everything that is familiar to them.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Support Payments
As a foster parent in Nevada, you receive monthly board and support payments. These stipends cover the child's everyday care costs, such as food, lodgings, and other daily incidentals. The payable amount varies depending on the child's age and needs, but payments start at $682.94 for a child under 12 with no special needs.
When entering foster care, children are also entitled to a one-off clothing allowance of up to $125.00, an emergency clothing payment of $50.00, and $28.00 each August for school supplies.
Children with physical or mental disabilities receive an additional special care allowance of up to $550.00.
Medical and Dental Coverage
The government provides Medicaid to Nevada's foster children. These payments cover both medical and dental care until the age of 21.
The foster parents are responsible for arranging any medical appointments and attending them with the child.
Training and Support Groups
There are many groups, organizations, and resources that exist to support foster parents in Nevada. Attending groups and meetings is a great way to meet other foster parents and share your experiences.
Extra training can also help foster parents provide the best environment possible.
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