Nevada
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Resources in your state
Education
Education: College / Higher Ed
Originally in 2018 The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) began their Foster Youth Success Initiative, which began with the NSHE waiving course...
Rights in Foster Care
This brochure includes your rights and an explanation of the Nevada Foster Siblings Bill of Rights. You have a list of rights as foster siblings in...
Rights in Foster Care
Explanation of the Foster Youth Bill of Rights: http://dcfs.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dcfsnvgov/content/Programs/CWS/IL/FosterYouthBORbrochure(1).pdf...
Ombudsman (Complaints)
Fill out the complaint form using the website and submit online by clicking the button on the bottom of the form. Call FosterClub for additional...
Independent Living Program
The Nevada Independent Living Program is designed to assist and prepare foster and former foster youth in making the transition from foster care to...
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Health Care for Former Foster Youth
Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.
