Home – Have a Heart Washoe County (original) (raw)
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.
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.
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.
Fill out our form and find out the next steps to becoming a foster parent by watching our information session video.
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!
600
Children on average are in foster care in Washoe County
6,000
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.
GET CONNECTED
Get more information on our valuable community partners; as well as, other foster and adoptive resources.