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