Nevada Resources

Getting Started

• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Nevada
• Guide to Adoption in Nevada
  A DCFS guide to interstate adoption, ICPC, adoption agencies, adoption assistance, post-adoption services, and more.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Nevada.
• Licensed Privare Adoption Agencies
  Licensed private child placing agencies, courtesy of DCFS.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Provides information on signing up for 30-hour PRIDE pre-service training classes.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Nevada.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Nevada’s Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• DCFS Adoption Services
  DCFS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• Clark County: Available Boys
  Photo listing of boys in Clark County, Nevada waiting to be adopted.
• Clark County: Available Girls
  Photo listing of girls in Clark County, Nevada waiting to be adopted.
• Clark County: Sibling Groups of 2
  Photo listing of sibling pairs in Clark County, Nevada waiting to be adopted.
• Clark County: Sibling Groups of 3
  Photo listing of sibling groups of 3 in Clark County, Nevada waiting to be adopted.
• Clark County: Sibling Groups of 4 or more
  Photo listing of sibling groups of 4 in Clark County, Nevada waiting to be adopted.
• Washoe County
  Photo listing of Washoe County’s waiting children.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Nevada to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Nevada children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information on ICPC process in Nevada, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Nevada to view more information on adoption assistance in state of Nevada, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Children’s Mental Health Services
  List of mental health services courtesy of DCFS.
• Lending Library
  Nevada’s lending library contains books, magazines and DVDs relevant to foster care and adoption.
• Nevada Adoption Assistance Guide
  DCFS provides general information on Nevada’s adoption assistance program.
• Nevada Children’s Center Services
  Nevada Children’s Center provides various services to families, including therapeutic day treatment, basic skills training for children and adolescents, crisis intervention, and foster care/adoption support.
• Nevada PEP
  Nevada PEP provides families with post-adoption support and resources.
• Resource Guide to Post-Adoption Services
  Nevada post-adoption resources guide.
• State Resource List
  List of statewide resources available to families who are raising children with mental, physical and emotional needs.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Nevada.
• Support Groups & Trainings
  Nevada PEP’s calendar of upcoming support groups and trainings.
• Webinars
  Nevada PEP provides free hour-long webinars for families and professionals.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled a list of child-care resources
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar.
• Summer Activities
  A listing of local activities

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• American Adoptions
  Home study service provider
• Nightlight Christian Adoptions
  Home study service provider