They need your help! Become a rural foster parent today.

Single, married or in a domestic partnership

Welcome to the Division of Child and Family Services rural foster care information page. 

Right now there are over 400 children and teens in rural Nevada foster care. 

We need your help to keep these kids in their own community by becoming a licensed foster parent. 

Foster parents provide a safe and loving family life experience for children who are removed from their own home and experiencing crisis.

You can own or rent your home to provide foster care

If interested, send us an email to find out more.

For Clark County County inquiries:

For Washoe County inquiries:

Help keep kids safe in their community by becoming a licensed foster parent.

Areas of Service

• Carson City Municipality

• Elko County

• Humboldt County

• Lyon County

• Pershing County

• Douglas County

• Esmeralda County

• Lander County

• Mineral County

• Storey County

• Churchill County

• Eureka County

• Lincoln County

• Nye County

• White Pine County

All types of foster parents are needed!

Working or a stay-at-home parent

Choose the age-range and gender of child that best fits with your home life

Be licensed for one to six beds, depending on the size of your home

Types of foster care opportunities:

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