Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
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Contact Information
4126 Technology Way
3th Floor
Carson City, NV 89706
United States
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3th 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 |
We Appreciate your interest in adoption. This information answers some of the most asked questions about adoption and adoption-related services.
Nevada Revised Statute, and Nevada Administrative Code 127 govern the adoption of children. They are designed to protect the best interests of children, their birth parents, persons who wish to adopt, and adult adopted persons.
The goal of State adoption programs is to provide safe and permanent homes for children whose birth parents cannot care for them. The child-focused programs are designed to recruit and secure the best families available to meet children’s needs. Therefore, prospective adoptive parents are a valuable resource to the State.
State and County child welfare agencies and licensed private agencies offer a variety of services for:
- The general public seeking basic information about adoption
- Birth parents planning adoption for their child
- Families interested in adopting special needs children or newborns
- Families interested in private/independent, interstate, or international adoptions
- Adult adopted persons can request non-identifying information (provided either through the Nevada Adoption Reunion Registry or the licensed private agency that handled their adoption)
- Relatives related within the third degree of consanguinity of an adult adopted person can register to share contact information (this service is provided through the Nevada Adoption Reunion Registry)
Services and information
- Traditional 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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