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Clark County Family Services successfully hosted a Foster Care Graduate Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 18, honoring 99 high school graduates who achieved this milestone while navigating life in foster care. The event, held at the Torrey Pines Resource Center, brought together community partners to celebrate these remarkable young people, connect them with resources for their next chapter, and highlight the ongoing need for foster families in Clark County.

“Every young person who graduates high school while navigating life in foster care has overcome challenges most of us cannot imagine,” said Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “Their resilience is a testament to their strength, and it is our responsibility – and our privilege – to stand behind them as they take their next steps toward a brighter future.”

While celebrating these achievements, the event also highlighted an urgent community need.

“Right now, approximately 3,000 children in Clark County need what these graduates experienced—stability, support, and someone who believes in their potential,” said Frank Prado, Clark County Family Services Director. “We need more caring adults willing to step up.”

Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent can visit clarkcountyfostercare.com or call 702-455-0181.

The annual Foster Care Graduate Resource Fair was made possible through collaboration between Clark County Family Services, Children's Advocacy Alliance, and Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, along with sponsors including TTEC Foundation, Pinkbox Doughnuts, and the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2023). Included are the nation’s 5th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.