A Family For Every Child

Our mission is to provide safe and stable foster and adoptive homes for children and teens in Washoe County Foster Care. These kids have been through so much, and deserve to live in a loving and caring environment.

Matching kids with the perfect family that suits their needs is our ultimate goal; however, achieving our goal cannot be done without the support of amazing people like you!

Adopt

Help children become members of a family that can give them the love, care, protection and opportunities essential for their healthy personal growth and development.
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Foster

There are approximately 800 children in the Washoe County Human Services Agency Foster System and fewer than 400 foster families. You can make a difference in a child’s life.
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Mentor

Just an hour or more of your time each week can make a huge difference to a foster child. As a mentor, you will become a role model and friend to them. Start making a difference today.
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Become a Foster Parent

Information Session

Fill out our form and find out the next steps to becoming a foster parent by watching our information session video.
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Featured Foster Family

Our Foster Families are extremely cherished! Here we spotlight our local foster families, as they are the true heroes to the children in their homes, and the heart of our agency!
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Did you know...

700

Children on average are in foster care in Washoe County

6,500

Calls of suspected child abuse and neglect are placed with Child Protective Services a year in Washoe County

650

Days on average a child is in care until they find permanency

12

Is the average age of children looking for adoptive homes

THE HUB

Here you can watch informational videos, campaign/event clips, and TED talks. Read QPI information, our editorials and other publications; as well as, listen to our podcast.
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Get more information on our valuable community partners; as well as, other foster and adoptive resources.
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