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Caregiver Support
The information and resources outlined on this page are designed to help
- LICENSED FOSTER PARENTS, RELATIVE & KINSHIP CAREGIVERS
- SPECIALIZED & ADVANCED FOSTER CAREGIVERS (AFC)
- UNLICENSED RELATIVE OR KINSHIP CAREGIVERS**
**Unlicensed relative or fictive kinship caregivers of children with an open foster care case through Clark County Family Services are encouraged to become licensed and receive assistance through the Clark County Kinship Licensing Process. Foster Kinship will reach out to you once you take placement, however, you may contact them at (702) 546-9988 if you do not hear from them first.
The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) are the current codified laws of the State of Nevada.
The Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) is the codified, administrative regulations of the Executive Branch.
State of Nevada sets the foster care reimbursement rate under the Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Payment Program.
Nevada Bill of Rights for Children in Care
List of rights that are to be given to every child and youth in custody of Nevada’s Child Welfare System.
English_FPO_0218A_Bill_of_Rights_for_Children_in_Care_Final_5_31_2023.pdf
The Caregiver Courier is the Clark County Family Services monthly email newsletter for foster and kinship caregivers. The Caregiver Courier features information about foster care, resources, Clark County Family Services special events, and free and low-cost programs in the community.
If you are currently caring for a child with an open foster care case through Clark County Family Services and you are not receiving the Caregiver Courier, please email the Foster Parent Champions at dfsfpc@clarkcountynv.gov.
Every child in foster care has a team of people working with them and on their case. You are now a very crucial part of that team. Your role and responsibility is described in the Partnership Plan for Out-of-Home Care.
Family Network: Parents, siblings, grandparents, extended relatives, fictive kin
Clark County Family Services: Caseworker, Independent Living Worker (ages 14+)
Community: Teachers, therapists, doctors, developmental specialists
Court: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Children’s Attorney Project (CAP) Attorney, Educational Decision Maker (EDM)
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Additionally, foster caregivers receive specialized support, which in return helps the children in their care.
Foster Caregiver Supporters: Foster caregiver, Family Services licensing specialist, Foster Parent Champion
Child Passenger Safety and Car Seat Training 2-Part Training for Foster Caregivers
Foster caregivers are required to learn the best practices to keep a child riding safely in their vehicle. Caregivers must complete the successful installation of a Child Passenger Safety Seat for a foster child ages 0-6 years old, or a child who weighs 60 pounds or less.
Child Passenger Safety Training Instructions
Child Passenger Safety Training is provided by Clark County Family Services Resource Development & Support Unit
Foster Care Information Line: (702) 455-0181 To Schedule an In-Person Child Passenger Safety Installation: (702) 455-7565
Per foster care licensing requirements, caregivers must complete 12 hours of continuing education per year.
Caregivers may complete continuing education through Just in Time Training.
Create an account https://www.jittrainingnetwork.org/
Login in at Just In Time Training https://www.jitnevada.org/clark/index.html
All licensed foster caregivers are required to maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Requirement: Certification must be renewed every 2 years to ensure caregivers are prepared to respond to emergencies.
Cost: Training is provided at no cost to licensed caregivers by Clark County Family Services.
Registration: Caregivers may register for a class or reschedule their training dates themselves.
Why it Matters: CPR and First Aid skills are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of children in your care.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave from work for family and medical reasons. FMLA may protect leave for: The birth of a child or placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care. Please check with your workplace about your FMLA eligibility.
There are many resources in Clark County to support children in foster care and their caregivers. Access a quick reference guide to the most frequently utilized resources and phone numbers.
Visitation is to help families in separation remain connected, continue or develop bonds, and remain hopeful for reuniting. Learn about visitation guidelines and learn more by reading the Family Visitation Brochure.
Family Visitation Brochure.pdf
Family Visitation Brochure Spanish
- North Visitation: 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive | Las Vegas, NV 89108 | Phone:702-455-5365
- South Visitation: 1291 W. Galleria Drive | Henderson, NV 89014 | Phone: 702-455-1814
- Central Visitation: 121 S. Martin Luther King Blvd | Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-455-5365
Preparing for Family Visits
Family visits support a child’s connection to their parents. Caregivers can help by:
- Talking about the visit ahead of time and supporting the child’s feelings.
- Packing essentials: diapers/wipes, change of clothes, snacks/bottle, comfort items, homework/artwork, and any needed medications.
- Being on time for drop-off/pick-up and sharing updates with the caseworker.
- Providing comfort afterward and returning to regular routines.
Foster Parent Champions
Making Caregivers Lives Easier
Hotline: (702) 455-1149
Hotline Hours: Tuesday-Friday | 8am-6pm
Email: dfsfpc@clarkcountynv.gov
Foster Parent Champions are experienced and committed foster parents advocating for the children in foster care and their caregivers. Foster Parent Champions bridge relationships between those involved in staffing the child’s case plan. They support newly licensed, unlicensed, and experienced caregivers. Foster Parent Champions will reach out to you at the time of placement, and you can always call our hotline to receive additional support at any time. As a caregiver, Foster Parent Champions are your go-to resource!
Foster Parent Champion Flyer in English and Spanish
For urgent medical or legal consent after hours, please call 702-303-0473.
Clark County Family Services Independent Living Program
Phone: (702) 455-8517
Email: dfsindependentliving@clarkcountynv.gov
Address: 2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr., Building A Las Vegas, NV 89108
Offered for all youth in foster care ages 14 and older, the goal of the Clark County Family Services Independent Living program is to help youth make the transition from foster care to self-sufficiency. Through collaboration with community agencies, the department provides support services and referrals to include independent living skills classes, education, vocation and career planning.
Sign up for Independent Living Workshops
Learn about fostering teens and Independent Living program by watching the Foster a Leader video podcast.
Tisa N. Evans, Ombudsman For Dispute Resolution
Phone: (866) 780-9541
Fax: (702) 868-2544
Email: evanst@clarkcountynv.gov
2432 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Bldg. D North Las Vegas, NV 89032
The mission of the Clark County Ombudsman for Dispute Resolution for the Family Services and Social Service departments is to review, resolve, track, and report complaints for increased accountability and to facilitate systemic improvements within the local child welfare and social services systems.
“We join in the effort to empowering our communities through communication, education and resolution.”
The purpose of this partnership plan is to outline a commitment to children through a common understanding of the necessary values, principles and relationships in order to fulfill our responsibilities to children in the care of Clark County Family Services.
Peggy’s Attic is the donation center serving babies, children, and teenagers in foster care through Clark County Family Services. When children are placed into protective custody due to safety concerns, they have few, if any, of their personal belongings.
Peggy’s Attic provides a care package for each child, with clothing and age-appropriate personal care items at the time of their initial placement into foster care.
To receive a care package for a newly placed child in your care, please contact the Foster Parent Champions at (702) 455-1149 or your caseworker and request a referral to Peggy’s Attic.
Peggy’s Attic Hours: Monday – Thursday from 8am-4pm
Call: (702) 455-5424
Respite care is a planned, scheduled, temporary period of relief from the responsibility of parenting a foster child whose legal custodian is the Clark County Family Services (CCFS).
Parenting can be stressful, and respite care allows the caregiver time to rest. Respite might also be needed in emergency situations, such as sick relatives.
The care is designed to provide stability for both the child and the primary foster family, preventing disruptions and supporting the long-term foster care placement.
Respite Reimbursement Request Instructions
Free community-based respite care opportunities
There are community providers who offer free opportunities for respite, such as Foster Parent Night Out and Summer Camps. These resources are highlighted in the Caregiver Courier, the Clark County Family Services monthly email newsletter for foster and kinship caregivers. If you are currently caring for a child with an open foster care case through Clark County Family Services and you are not receiving the Caregiver Courier, please email the Foster Parent Champions at dfsfpc@clarkcountynv.gov.
If you need childcare for a child placed in your home, please contact the Foster Parent Champions at 702-455-1149. Children in foster care generally qualify for a childcare subsidy through the State of Nevada Division of Social Services (DSS) Child Care & Development Program. There is an application process and certain requirements. You need to complete an application packet and select a daycare in your community who accepts childcare subsidies.
Out-of-home daycare for children in foster care must be provided in a licensed daycare home or facility.
Case Inquiries
Families that have general questions about their case or need to report changes may contact <ccdp@dss.nv.gov.>
Finding Child Care
Families needing help with finding a childcare provider are encouraged to email providersupport@childrenscabinet.org.
Explore child development resources designed to support every stage of a child’s growth. From cognitive milestones to social-emotional health, the resources below will help you recognize warning signs of developmental delays and how to get started seeking help. Learn about developmental milestones through the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
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CCSD Child Find
(702) 799-7463
Child Find identifies students in Clark County, ages three to 21, who are not enrolled in public school and may be eligible for special education services.
If the child has an EDM, request the EDM email: childfinddfsreferrals@nv.ccsd.net
Clark County School District Child Find
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First 5 Nevada
Locate quality education, health care, nutrition, and family support during the first five years of your child’s life. Check your eligibility for services.
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Nevada Act Early
Learn about early warning signs of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
(702) 486-9200
NEIS supports families with infants and toddlers, birth to three with disabilities or delays in their development.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
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Get Help
If you suspect developmental delays at any age, you may consult with the child’s pediatrician, caseworker, or EDM (if school aged). Share your concerns and ask for referrals to community resources, therapy providers, and support groups.
You may also call the Clark County Family Services Foster Parent Champions at 702-455-1149.
Clark County School District Early Childhood Department
https://ssd.ccsd.net/early-childhood-department-pc/
The Early Childhood Department of CCSD provides educational services to children ages three to five in high quality Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs. These programs can be found on the majority of elementary school campuses in conjunction with a variety of federal and state-funded sources.
2026-2027 Clark County School District Pre-Kindergarten Interest Form
2025-2026 Clark County School District Pre-Kindergarten Interest Form
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First 5 Nevada
Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them. See what you qualify for using the First 5 Nevada website.
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Early Head Start/Head Start
Head Start programs support children's growth from birth to age 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Head Start services are available at no cost to children ages birth to 5 in eligible families. Families who receive public assistance (TANF, SSI, or SNAP), and those with children in foster care or children who are homeless, also qualify regardless of income.
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Acelero Early Head Start and Head Start
(702) 387-0179
Acelero centers in Clark County offer high-quality early learning programs including Early Head Start, Head Start, and Extended Day services at select locations. Families who are fostering children ages 0-5 years old qualify regardless of income and are encouraged to apply.
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Sunrise Children’s Foundation Early Head Start
Early Head Start Classes | Shaping Bright
If your child is aged from birth to 3 years old, an Early Head Start program can help lay a solid foundation, in which they’ll build critical school readiness skills that can transform the rest of their lives. children who have developmental disabilities, including cognitive impairments, like a learning disability, greatly benefit from an Early Head Start program because trained educators can help families identify developmental disabilities or delays early on, allowing children the ability to get the resources they need sooner.
Families who are fostering children ages 0-3 years with a current placement letter qualify regardless of income and are encouraged to apply.
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Sunrise Children’s Foundation Home Visiting Program
702-631-7130
Sunrise Children’s Home Visiting
Free home-based Early Childhood education programs for children ages 0-5 years old that empower parents to be their child’s first teacher. Certified parent educators help parents engage their children in daily learning activities that promote literacy and school readiness.
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United Way Nevada Ready State Pre-K
Early Education | United Way of Southern Nevada (uwsn.org)
Connect with United Way of Southern Nevada’s Early Education Team to see if your child qualifies for a free preschool scholarship and we will connect you to a Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Center. Children ages 4+ who are with a foster family providing temporary care may qualify.
The DCFS Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was created to provide crisis intervention and short-term support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis. MCRT diverts roughly 85% of children from Emergency Room visits during a crisis and provides short-term counseling and case management until we can connect families with long-term providers and peer supports.
Phone: 702-486-7865
If the child in your care develops a serious medical condition or injury, call 911.
The first concern is the safety and well-being of the child. Call 911 first, and then the child’s Permanency Specialist. The child’s Permanency Specialist will notify the birth family.
After regular hours, call the After Hours On-Call number at 702-303-0473. Call your Licensing Special to report the incident.
The mission of the Clark County School District Foster Care Department is to ensure that every child in foster care within the Clark County School District receives a quality education and the support they need to succeed academically.
The Foster Care Department strives strive to promote stability and consistency in the educational experiences of children, working collaboratively with schools, foster care agencies, and other community partners to identify and address barriers to academic success.
If your school is not willing or able to provide you help, or if you need assistance for a District-level appeal, please reach the CCSD Foster Care Department.
Phone: (702) 799-1196
Website: https://esd.ccsd.net/foster-care/
Email address: fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net
CCSD School-Based Foster Care Advocates/Liaisons
Every CCSD school and charter school has a School-Based Foster Care Advocate. Contact your child’s school and ask for the name and contact information of the school’s Foster Care Advocate/Liaison. If the office cannot provide the information for their Foster Care Advocate, then ask to be connected to the principal to receive this information.
CCSD provides a web-based system called Infinite Campus, so you can monitor the progress of your child. Click here to learn how to use Infinite Campus to view your child’s Calendar, Schedules, Attendance, Grades, Health (Immunizations Only), Assignments, Academic Planner, Academic Progress, Fees/Payments, To Do Lists, Reports, District/School Notices, Cafeteria Balance, School Meals.
Instructions to Set Up Infinite Campus Account
Login to Infinite Campus Parent
CCSD Portal Help Desk Email: 0068-SDM-portalsupport@nv.ccsd.net
CCSD Portal Help Line: 702-799-7678
Hours: Monday-Friday | 6am-5pm PST
Navigating Infinite Campus Parent Portal Video Series: Technology Assistance and the School System - Get Engaged
Clark County Family Services is responsible for setting up transportation to and from the school of origin. While the transportation plan is being set up, Clark County Family Services is responsible for setting up interim transportation using a variety of options which may include working with you to assist with transporting the child if you are able to do so.
Find your child’s bus stop or other services available such as RTC Public Transport for Students. Review bus safety and download the CCSD Onboard App to track your child’s bus status in real time.
Having problems?
Follow these steps to help solve the problem.
- Reach out to the CCSD Transportation Office at (702) 799-8100 if you are having issues with the child’s bus service.
- If this is a new foster care placement and your transportation to and from school is not set up within 10 days, contact the child's caseworker.
- If you continue to have transportation problems, ask your caseworker to seek assistance from the CCSD Foster Care Department at 702-799-1196 and fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net and alleng@nv.ccsd.net and the CCFS Education Liaison Leslie.strassercongrove@clarkcountynv.gov.
CCSD Transportation Phone: 702-799-8100
CCSD Transportation Email: transportation@nv.ccsd.net
CCSD Transportation Website: https://transportation.ccsd.net/parents/
School Introduction Letter
Print and complete this optional letter to introduce yourself and your child to the staff at school.
Introduction Letter of Caregivers to Child's School.pdf
Introduction Letter of Caregivers to Child's School (Spanish).pdf
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Understanding School Records
Learn how to use your child’s school records such as their transcripts, schedules, progress reports, and more.
Understanding School Records Guide.pdf
Understanding School Records Guide (Spanish).pdf
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Who can I contact if I have a concern or need help with a...
- A class, assignment, or grade: Start with the teacher or school counselor.
- Getting assistance with paying for school fees: Contact your child’s school counselor, the school social worker, or the school foster care advocate. If you need additional assistance, ask for help from the assistant principal or the principal.
- Behavior support: Reach out to the social worker or counselor. You may seek additional help from the school’s foster care advocate.
- My child may need an IEP or 504 plan: Share your concerns with the child’s counselor and ask to be connected to the 504 liaison or special education instructional facilitator.
- Assistance with an IEP: Reach out to your child’s special education teacher or special education instructional facilitator. You may also reach out to the regional special education director or coordinator over the school. If the school cannot provide you this information, call (702) 799-CCSD and ask for the school’s regional special education coordinator or director.
- Making a special education appeal: Reach the CCSD Foster Care Department and your child’s CAP Attorney.
- Making an appeal: For assistance in making an appeal, contact the CCSD Foster Care Office.
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School Meeting Request Form
Print and complete this simple form and share it with the staff member at the school with whom you would like to meet.
School Meeting or Contact Request Form.pdf
School Meeting or Contact Request Form (Spanish).pdf
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What if I need additional help responding to decisions made by school staff?
- Reach out to your school’s foster care advocate to seek assistance with an appeal. You may also reach out to the assistant principal. If you need help beyond what the assistant principal can provide, your final contact is the principal. The principal has final say over school decisions.
How to Handle School Disagreements.pdf
How to Handle School Disagreements (Spanish).pdf
CCSD Foster Care Office Phone: (702) 799-1196
Website: https://esd.ccsd.net/foster-care/
Email address: fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net
Please ask your child’s caseworker what school the child will be attending and what the transportation plan is for the child. Do not enroll or un-enroll your child in school unless your caseworker has discussed it with you.
Educational Passport Letter.pdf
Educational Passport Letter (Spanish).pdf
School of Origin
Under current law, when a child enters foster care or changes placements while in foster care, the child has the right to remain in their current school (called the “school of origin”) even if the child has moved out of the school’s attendance zone. Clark County Family Services is required to decide whether it is in the child’s best interest to remain at the school of origin or enroll in a new school and ensure enrollment.
School Stability Rights for Children in DFS Care for Caregivers.pdf
School Stability Rights for Children in DFS Care for Caregivers - Spanish.pdf
Widening the Doors
Free Memberships for Caregivers!
Education Help | Widening the Doors
Widening the Doors (WTD) has brought experts in law, education, and psychology to help families, schools, and community organizations leverage their expertise and work together to support struggling children and to help solve educational issues. Sign up with your email address to access topics to support your child’s educational success.
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CCSD Parents Website
Link: https://www.ccsd.net/parents
Stay connected and engaged in your child’s education with CCSD. The CCSD webpage for parents features tools, support, programs, and resources.
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CCSD Family Engagement Unit
Family Engagement - Get Engaged
The Family Engagement Department provides all CCSD families with valuable resources and learning opportunities. Their mission is to empower and educate families to support their child’s overall well-being and academic achievement.
A child in foster care is particularly vulnerable to not being successful in school due to trauma and circumstances beyond their control. Because of this, the child has special rights under federal and state laws to assist with educational success and to keep them safe.
Education and child welfare agencies must uphold these rights, including Clark County Family Services (CCFS) and Clark County School District (CCSD).
Education Decision Maker (EDM)
Every child in foster care is appointed an Educational Decision Maker (EDM) who represents the child in educational decisions. EDMs may be:
- Parent, Relative, or Fictive Kin
- Foster Parent
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
- Volunteer Educational Advocate (VEA) through the Legal Aid Center
Click here to review the NRS.432B.462- Education Decision Maker.
The Law-Assignment of an Educational Decision Maker for Children in Foster Care (1).pdf
The Law-Assignment of an Educational Decision Maker for Children in CCFS Care (Spanish).pdf
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CAP Attorney: Legal Aid of Southern Nevada
https://lacsn.org/practice-areas/childrens-attorneys-project/children-in-foster-care
The Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP) has served and represented children in the child welfare system for over 25 years.
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CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of their child(ren)’s physical, educational, medical, emotional and social needs. CASA volunteers research information and talk to everyone involved in the children’s lives. CASA volunteers have contact with social workers, attorneys, parents, teachers, family members, foster parents, health professionals and, of course, the children themselves.
If you are concerned your child may need an IEP or 504 plan: Share your concerns with the child’s counselor and ask to be connected to the 504 liaison or special education instructional facilitator. You should also share your concerns with your child’s EDM.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
When a Parent, Educational Decision Maker (EDM), or school staff suspects a child has a disability, or who already has a documented disability and possibly needs additional services may qualify as needing an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is a legal document and any supports detailed in it must be provided and followed by the child’s school and school district.
What is an Individual Education Plan (IEP) (Spanish).pdf
If you think your child needs an IEP
Let your child's EDM know. The EDM will need to request the IEP through your child’s principal. It is best practice if the EDM also requests it through the school’s School Psychologist. The IEP Plan Request Form - EDM Only Form on the Caregiver website can be used to request an IEP if you are your child’s EDM or can be provided to the EDM to make the request
Just In Time Training Topic:
Navigating the school system and understanding the supports that may be available to children in school, can be a complicated process. This course will help you to identify ways that an IEP can benefit your child to ensure that they are successful in school.
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504 Accommodations Plan (504 Plan)
A 504 Plan is a legal plan provided to a student with at least one documented disability/impairment which can adjust or make changes to any school/classroom rule or policy, to the teaching method, and/or to the school environment to remove any disability/impairment barriers the student has in accessing their education.
What is a 504 Plan (Spanish).pdf
If you think your child needs a 504 Plan
Let your child's EDM know. The EDM will need to request the 504 through your child’s principal. It is best practice if the EDM also requests it through the school’s 504 Liaison/your child’s counselor.
If a child in your care is facing difficulty in school and is at risk of school disciplinary actions, please communicate with your child’s EDM, caseworker, and CAP Attorney. They are all there to support you in helping your child and ensuring your child’s educational rights are being met.
The School Discipline Guide can help you navigate situations that arise at school such as:
- Your child is being sent home for any discipline.
- Your child is suspended.
- Your child is recommended for expulsion.
Caregiver Guidance for Supporting Children in Educational Disciplinary Procedures.pdf
Caregiver Guidance for Supporting Children in Educational Disciplinary Procedures (Spanish).pdf
For assistance with school discipline, call your child’s school and ask to speak with the Counselor/Social Worker/Foster Care Advocate. If they are not able to assist you, then ask to speak to the Assistant Principal/Principal.
To appeal a school disciplinary decision, email CCSD’s Foster Care Department at fostercaretransrequest@nv.ccsd.net or call 702-799-1196.
The Clark County Family Services Fiscal Unit manages the Foster Care Maintenance Payments and Adoptions Subsidies.
Call: (702) 455-4757
If you receive Foster Care Maintenance Payments or an Adoption Subsidy, you may set up direct deposit using the ACH Direct Deposit Enrollment Form.
Questions?
Call: (702) 455-4757
FosterAdoptionPaymentCalendar2026-EXTERNAL.pdf
Missing Check: Foster Care/Adoption Subsidy payments are not forwarded. Be sure to keep your Foster Care Licensing or Adoption Specialist informed of any changes in address and/or contact information.
Incorrect amount: If you have received your Foster Care Payment and there is a discrepancy in the amount paid, please contact Placement Team as soon as possible. Any discrepancy with your Adoption Subsidy payment, please contact the Adoption Unit. Payment corrections will be forwarded within 7-10 business days upon receipt of notification.
Overpayment: If the child was not in your home for the time period indicated on the payment statement, it is your responsibility to contact Placement Team or Adoption Unit immediately. Overpayments will be collected as an offset to the next payment cycle; however, you may be required to submit a cashier's check or money order, for the full amount of the overpayment. All overpayments must be repaid within 30 days of receipt.
Foster Care Licensing: 702-455-7400
Adoption: 702-455-4650
Placement Team: 702-455-0195
Fiscal: 702-455-4757
State of Nevada sets the foster care reimbursement rate under the Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Payment Program.
IRS Interactive Tax Assistant may help you determine if the children in your care may qualify as dependents on your annual tax return. Generally, the child must live in your home for more than half the year to qualify for the Child Tax Credit. There may be exceptions for newborns who have yet to turn 6 months old.
If you have questions regarding taxes: Please call Family Services Fiscal at (702) 455-4757 or email dfsfiscalservices@clarkcountynv.gov
Individual Tax Number: Please email dfsfiscalservices@clarkcountynv.gov to request an Affidavit regarding the child’s ITN.
Affidavit Letters: The tax year 2025 begins after January 2026. Clark County Family Services will not issue 2025 affidavits until January 2026. This service is for qualified foster families. Clark County Family Services will review and determine qualifications with the families only. Adoption is not included.
Social Security Cards & Birth Certificates: Clark County Family Services does not provide social security cards or birth certificates.
If the child does not have a social security number, caregivers are advised to follow up with the child’s caseworker for the status of the application.
Email: DFSfiscalservices@ClarkCountyNV.gov
Phone: (702) 455-8437
Secondary phone number:(702) 455-4757
Clark County Family Services Kinship Licensing Process
with Foster Kinship
Call Foster Kinship: (702) 546-9988
If you are taking care of a relative’s child who is in the protective custody of Clark County Family Services, you may be able to get licensed as a foster caregiver upon successful completion of the Clark County Family Services Kinship Licensing Process through Foster Kinship.
Foster Kinship is a non-profit partner to Clark County Family Services, offering personalized services, support, and resources to make things a little easier as you take the steps to getting licensed. Foster Kinship will help you manage getting licensed. You’ll need to submit documentation, take training courses, and complete additional steps. There are three important milestones you will reach in the process, each with financial support to help you along your journey.
Learn about the Kinship Licensing Process
Learn more about the steps and support of the Kinship Licensing Process by watching our Foster a Leader video podcast.
As a caregiver, you may want to protect your identity on the child’s medical or mental health records. You may do this by requesting your provider enters your address in the confidential tab of the demographics in EPIC, so that the biological family may not receive this information. You may show your medical provider our Caregiver Medical Guidance to assist you with this request.
Effective July 1, 2024, Clark County Family Services will be partnering with FirstMed Health and Wellness to provide exceptional medical care to our children in foster care at the Child Haven campus.
Effective July 1, 2024, 1CareKids will be taking over the provision of Medical Wraparound services to children in foster care through Clark County Family Services.
Clark County Family Services requires routine medical, dental, and vision exams/screenings for children with an open foster care case.
Medical care is provided for free through Medicaid for each child in foster care through Clark County Family Services. Please read our guide designed to help you navigate the medical, dental, and mental health needs of the children in your care with ease.
Medicaid Eligibility
Medical care is provided for free through Medicaid for each child in foster care through Clark County Family Services. Caregivers should receive a Medicaid Eligibility print out in the child’s Medical Passport. Please contact the caseworker or CCFS Medicaid Help Line to assure that Medicaid has been approved.
Email: dfsmedicaid@clarkcountynv.gov
Phone: (702) 455-6568
You do not need to wait to get a Medicaid card in the mail. The Medicaid number on the print-out will suffice with most Medicaid providers. Medicaid does not cover missed appointments. If the child in your care misses the appointment, YOU will be responsible to pay the missed appointment fee. CCFS will NOT pay this fee.
Nevada Medicaid Medical and Dental Providers
Search for a Nevada Medicaid Provider
Children with an open foster care case through Clark County Family Services may be seen by the doctor at 701 N. Pecos by calling (702) 455-3692.
You may also select a doctor or any approved “Fee for Service” Medicaid provider. Be sure to verify with the provider they accept Medicaid prior to your appointment.
If you are looking for a Medicaid Pediatric Dental Provider, you may access Medicaid Pediatric Dental Care Providers, a list compiled by Clark County Family Services, or search for a Nevada Medicaid Provider. Be sure to verify with the provider they accept Medicaid prior to your appointment.
Caregivers need to bring a copy of the Medical Feedback Form to any medical or dental appointments and ask the medical or dental provider to complete the form. This includes any visit to your child’s doctor, dentist, urgent care, emergency room, or medical specialist.
The Medical Feeback Form should be used to document medical concerns, assessments and/or diagnosis. Medical providers must give prior approval for use of any over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, Benadryl or Melatonin, or prescription medication.
Caregivers may ask that the provider fax it back to Clark County Family Services, or the caregiver can provide it to the caseworker.
The Medical Feedback form is not required for therapy services.
Daily Medication Log
When a child in foster care requires medication, caregivers must document each dose with the Daily Medication Log. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol. The Daily Medication Log includes space to document side effects, doses missed, refusal and reasons, etc. The Daily Medication Log can be given to the child’s caseworker or emailed to DFSMedicalRecordRequest@clarkcountynv.gov.
Please note: Medical providers must give prior approval for use of any over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, Benadryl or Melatonin, or prescription medication. This should be documented on the Medical Feedback Form.
Psychotropic Medication
Thank you for working with Clark County Family Services to meet the psychiatric health needs of children in foster care and helping us to ensure that psychotropic medications are used safely and appropriately. Please review the Psychotropic Medication Notification document for more information.
If are concerned about your child’s mental or behavioral health, please contact your caseworker or your child’s pediatrician for a referral to a mental health provider.
If you would like to discuss your child’s mental health or behavioral concerns with the Foster Parent Champions team, please call (702) 455-1149.
Nevada Department of Human Services Division of Child & Family Services
DCFS’ mental health services include Community-Based Outpatient Services and Residential Services. DCFS Community Services programs include mobile crisis response and stabilization services, community-based mental health therapy, medication management, early childhood day treatment, child care consultation, and wraparound care coordination services to children and adolescents and their families in Clark and Washoe Counties.
- Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Services
- Community-based Mental Health Therapy
- Medication Management
- Early Childhood Day Treatment
- Latency Age Day Treatment (Southern Nevada )
- Child Care Consultation (Southern Nevada )
- Wraparound Care Coordination
DCFS Mental Health brochure.pdf
MTM Health | Nevada Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
MTM Health is the state of Nevada’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager. MTM Health arranges rides and offers gas mileage reimbursement for eligible Medicaid members throughout the state.
Schedule Non-Emergency Medical Transportation through MTM Health
Call MTM Health to set up a ride to your health care provider for a covered Medicaid service if you have no other way to get there.
Schedule transportation: 1-844-879-7341
If your ride is late call: 1-844-879-7341
Reminders:
- All rides must be for a Medicaid-eligible medical service
- You can schedule a ride Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- You are encouraged to call three business days before your appointment
- Have your trip information ready when you call
- Be ready at least 15 minutes before your ride is scheduled to arrive
Gas Mileage Reimbursement through MTM Health
To begin receiving gas mileage reimbursement from MTM Health, you will need to speak to a representative.
For mileage reimbursement call: 1-844-879-7341
Resources for Foster Care
Resources for Basic Needs
Families seeking basic need resources and assistance are encouraged to call 211 or visit nevada211.org. Nevada 211, a program of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and administered by Money Management International (MMI), is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.
- Housing
- Utilities
- Food Services
- Income & Employment
- Health
- Mental Health
- Transportation
- Family Services