Foster Parent Training in Elko in February! Sign up now!!!
Please see the attached flyer for the details of the next Pre-Service Training for all Foster/Adoptive applicants in Elko and the surrounding areas. We have a severe shortage of foster homes in all...
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View ArticleChild Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Abuse: What are the Signs and How You Can Help
It is estimated that 1 in 4 children in the United States will be abused on any given day and almost 5 children will die every day from abuse and neglect. There are different types of abuse with vary...
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On Depression and Suicide: Recognizing, Understanding, Nevada Info and Resources- You are not alone! "The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die." - Juliette Lewis....
View ArticleDaily Practices for Emotional Wellness
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View ArticleUnderstanding Trauma and Free Trauma Recovery Group
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View ArticleSnow, Rain & Heat: Extreme Weather & Domestic Violence
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View ArticleSUMMER OF HEALING CAMP 2023
Now Accepting Camper and Volunteer Applications!Family Counseling ServiceSummer of Healing Camp 2023Camp information:Family Counseling Service has been providing therapeutic camps to children who have...
View ArticleJanuary 2024 Nevada Foster Parent Pre-Service Training- Sign up Now!
The next DCFS Foster Parent Pre-Service Training is scheduled to begin on January 20th and will be held on four consecutive Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm. The training is live and on Microsoft Teams....
View Article2024 Nevada State Assembly Bill 163 announced
Nevada State Assembly Bill 163 Written by Loretta Gledhill, LSW, Humboldt AVA volunteer and advocateGreetings and well wishes for the new year of 2024 from myself, Loretta Gledhill, LSW and Humboldt...
View ArticleGo Blue Day in Nevada is 4/5/24! Support Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention!
For more information, please visit and support: https://www.preventchildabusenevada.org/pinwheels-for-prevention Want to make your own pinwheels?...
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Volunteering and Health Benefits Donna M. Wirthlin, M.Ed., BSN, RN Life isn’t always what we would like it to be. If we have children, they grow up and move on with their lives. One’s...
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