LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County is marking Foster Care Awareness Month by calling on the community to consider fostering children who need it the most — including sibling groups, young children ages 5 and under, and children with special needs or developmental delays.
On most days, approximately 75 children are living at Child Haven, the county’s emergency shelter, waiting for placement in a supportive home.
Clark County Family Services has grown its licensed foster homes from 684 to 963 — a 41% increase. Despite that progress, Family Services estimates at least 200 additional regular licensed homes are still needed to meet demand.
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“Foster Care Awareness Month is a reminder that real children in our community are waiting — not for a perfect family, but for a caring one,” said Deputy Director Lisa Martinez, Clark County Family Services.
Family Services offers both a traditional eight-week training program and a fast-track option that compresses requirements into two intensive weekends. Support for caregivers includes reimbursement assistance, access to the county’s new Caregiver Support webpage, and connections to community resources.
Community members interested in learning more can attend a free foster care information session or visit here.
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