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The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is working to recruit and train foster families in Nevada’s 15 rural counties to support children in need.
The eight-session online training is designed to help prepare prospective foster parents with sessions covering what life is like in foster homes; licensing steps and keys to success; caring for children who have special needs or have experienced trauma; and working with birth families.
Guest speakers including judges, social workers, birth parents, current and former foster parents will join to share experiences and insights.
After completing training sessions, participants can advance to foster care licensure’s next steps, which include completion of a background check, and participation in a home study with DCFS.
Rural foster parents can be single or married, work full or part-time, and rent or own their own home. Foster parents also receive a stipend to help with food, housing, clothing, and educational supplies.
Training sessions will be held July 11 through Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Microsoft Teams application.
For information, call 775-684-1973, email kevin.quint@dcfs.nv.gov or visit www.ruralnvfostercare.com.