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Child Development2nd Chance Grace
PO Box 1058 , 83680
At-Risk Youth & Young Adult Outreach The vision of Second Chance Grace, Inc. is to give hope to at-risk youth and young adults so they can lead purposeful, productive, and positive lives. By providing encouraging role models, spiritual guidance, raising awareness, and tattoo removal, S.C.G. works to facilitate change, growth, and progress. By showing compassion, S.C.G. hopes to heal the family, transform lives, and reconnect them to the life God intended.
4H UI Extension, Ada County
Boise, Idaho, USA
5880 Glenwood Street
As the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System of land-grant universities, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, empowering six million young people throughout the United States. Cooperative Extension of 1862 and 1890 land-grant universities provide the leadership to engage young people in 4-H in all 3,007 counties of the United States. The impact of the Cooperative Extension partnership is profound, bringing together National Institute of Food and Agriculture of USDA, land grant universities and county government to resource learning opportunities for youth.Through America’s 110 land-grant universities and its Cooperative Extension System, 4-H reaches every corner of our nation—from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. With a network of more than 6 million youth, 611,800 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 25 million alumni, 4-H helps shape youth to move our country and the world forward in ways that no other youth organization can.
A New Leaf, INC
Meridian, Idaho, USA
2548 N Stokesberry Pl
We are a Developmental Disability Agency (DDA) that strives to provide the best services possible for adults and children with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Certified by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, we provide many services to help your child or adult to be as successful as possible in life. We strive to be a "full-service" agency to help as many people as we can in the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas. We also offer free consulting services to help your loved-one get the best help and care available. Please browse our web site to find out all that we have to offer.
ABC’s Of Parenting
Boise, Idaho, USA
900 N. Liberty,
Parenting class.
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Agape Behavioral Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3620 North Rancho Drive, Suite 103
Provides numerous rehabilitative services for children and adults. Provides basic skills training, psychosocial rehabilitation, counseling and vocational training.
Aleph Academy
Reno, Nevada, USA
1175 W Moana Ln
Preschools
Amber Creek Counseling and Recovery Services
Fernley, Nevada, USA
415 Highway 95A, Suite G-701
Amber Creek Counseling and Recovery Services offer services in Fernley, one day a week. They don't currently accept Medicaid, but they do accept most insurance, and they say they provide a significantly low sliding-fee scale. Also, A Step Ahead is offering to provide "drop-in" childcare for a parent that has a scheduled appointment, but has no other childcare available.
Arthur F. Turner Community Library
Sacramento, California, USA
1212 Merkley Avenue
Meals served through Healthy Meals are made with high quality, minimally processed ingredients that are nutrient dense, low sodium, have minimal preservatives, and absolutely no high fructose corn syrup. Our focus on local produce helps expose youth to a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Afterschool free meal programs
ASIAN-AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
San Bernardino, California, USA
1115 South liE" Street
Contact: Jenny Delgado
Auburn Discovery Club
Meals served through Healthy Meals are made with high quality, minimally processed ingredients that are nutrient dense, low sodium, have minimal preservatives, and absolutely no high fructose corn syrup. Our focus on local produce helps expose youth to a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Afterschool free meal programs
Austin Medical Center
Austin, Nevada, USA
121 Main Street
Center provides children/adult services on a sliding fee scale. Services include well-child care, family planning, preventive/acute care, dental assessment, management of chronic conditions, after-hours services, diagnostic lab/x-ray, pharmacy, health education, and they accept most insurance plans.
BABY AND FAMILY CENTER
San Bernardino, California, USA
2101 N. Waterman Ave.
Prepares childbirth classes, maternity tea and tour, child CPR and breastfeeding support.
BABY AND FAMILY CENTER
San Bernardino, California, USA
2101 N. Waterman Ave.
Prepares childbirth classes, maternity tea and tour, child CPR and breastfeeding support. Target
Baby Haven Diapers & Educational
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
1015 E Chicago St
Salvation Army Caldwell Corps/ Baby Haven diapers & educational classes
Building Healthy Families
Baby Haven is an inspiring ministry provided by The Salvation Army in Caldwell. It is an incentive-based program for low income families who are either expecting a child or have a child under 24 months old. Baby Haven is not about giving handouts; rather, it is about changing lives by helping parents set goals that promote healthy families. For achieving these goals, the families are rewarded with resources for their infants like formula, diapers, clothing, etc. Baby Haven has special guests come in and teach on issues ranging from nutritional health to budgeting. They provide classes in both English and Spanish.
Baptist Campus Ministries
Boise, Idaho, USA
1327 W Beacon St
Lunch Wednesdays 11-1 BSU Students Only.
Barbara L. Johnson MFT
Riverside, California, USA
2060 University Avenue Ste 212
Alternative Sentencing works with the courts throughout Riverside County. When an individual is sentenced to community service, domestic violence counseling or anger management, ASP places them in a community service or counseling program. Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a free and confidential service that maintains and improves the quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities by training community volunteers to investigate and resolve problems of residents in nursing homes and board and care homes. When you dial (951) 686-HELP, you are put in touch with someone who cares, who will listen and support you in your time of crisis 24-hours a day. Bilingual counselors are also available. It is important to remember “you are not alone” when a crisis occurs.
NRC hosts workshops, the Annual Nonprofit Conference, funder forums, and networking mixers, NRC hosts workshops, the Annual Nonprofit Conference, funder forums, and networking mixers, The Shared Housing Program connects home seekers with compatible home providers by registering and carefully matching all applicants. Shared Housing will also work with both parties to develop an agreement, provide mediation and recommendations, as well as stay in touch with clients once matches are made.
Barstow Recovery Services
Barstow, California, USA
225 Barstow Rd
Insurance accepted; self-pay on a sliding scale.
Bell Avenue Elementary
Sacramento, California, USA
1900 Bell Avenue
Meals served through Healthy Meals are made with high quality, minimally processed ingredients that are nutrient dense, low sodium, have minimal preservatives, and absolutely no high fructose corn syrup. Our focus on local produce helps expose youth to a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Afterschool free meal programs
Bell Chemical Dependency Counseling
Alcohol/drug assessments, DUI evaluations, alcohol/drug education, individual counseling, family/marriage counseling, school based alcohol/drug programs, anger management classes, relapse prevention classes, problem solving groups, cognitive self change, MRT. Also women and children residential services in caldwell and adolescent residential services in meridian. Adolescent adult family and or individual, sliding fee.
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Biblical Studies Center
Boise, Idaho, USA
1025 Belmont
The BSC is not just an ordinary classroom building; it is a home away from home, a place to study and hang out, and a place that helps to equip students as they grow in their faith and minister to their peers.
- Every Thursday 11:30 - 1 pm our kitchen features free home-cooked lunches that are open to all.
- Day or night, many students find a quiet, comfortable place to study, enjoying our free Wi-Fi and a cup of coffee.
- Every Tuesday night our campus ministry, "Synergy" meets at 7:00 PM. Come to enjoy bible study and a time with friends.
- Various other campus ministries meet throughout the week. You will see students from Foundation, BSU CRU, Intervarsity, and many others hanging out at the BSC. Check out our calendar for a complete list of events hosted at the BSC.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boise, Idaho, USA
110 N. 27th St
To Help Children Reach Their Potential Through Professionally Supported, One-to-One Mentoring Relationships With Measurable Impact. Vision Is a Successful Mentoring Relationship For All Children Who Need and Want One, Contributing To Brighter Futures, Better Schools, and Stronger Communities For All. Get to Know Ua and The Real Difference Our Programs Are Making In The Lives of Children in Southwest Idaho.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SW ID
Boise, Idaho, USA
110 N 27th St
Screened volunteers participate in 1-to-1 mentoring program with children (6-18). Wait list for boys.
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
Reno, Nevada, USA
4820 Summit Ridge Dr
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
ABOUT BLUE KANGAROO
At Blue Kangaroo, our goal is to provide a nurturing, secure environment filled with warmth and encouragement — where your child can learn and develop a positive self-image.
We all know it doesn’t take much to get kids to play. The trick is to getting them to learn in the process! Teaching children at this age is not about giving directions — we just guide their exploration.
Kids are curious like cats, so we satisfy that curiosity with lots of fun and interesting things to do! We stay in small groups during all of our activities, so we can get to know each child.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that each child is an individual. We are sensitive to each child’s developmental needs and strive to provide an encouraging, well-balanced environment in which the child will develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
We believe children deserve the opportunity to excel at their own pace. At Blue Kangaroo Learning Center, we will provide each child with this opportunity.
We believe in providing a safe, clean and healthy physical environment. The classroom is arranged to provide hands-on experiences that will encourage exploration, discovery and learning.
We emphasize activities — in small groups — that will develop a positive self-image.
We believe the strength of our program is based solely on the dedication and motivation of the teaching staff. We work hard to make sure every interaction with each child is a positive, developmentally appropriate experience.
We believe in a positive, active guidance approach that will enable the child to learn self-discipline and self-control. These skills are a crucial part of a child’s development, as they learn to interact with other children as well as adults.
We strive to help children gain a positive self-image and independence, while never forgetting they also need to have fun!
OUR PROGRAMS
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center understands that every age group has its own special requirements. That’s why we’ve developed programs and activities specific to each age group.
Your child will enjoy age-appropriate crafts, games and lesson plans that will help them learn — while having fun at the same time!
Our early childhood curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn through hands-on experiences and cooperative play. The process of learning is more important than the end result.
Activities are designed to emphasize the experiences your child is having, rather than the results of those activities. We give your child the opportunity to experience, explore and discover at his or her own pace.
We provide activities and learning experiences specially designed for your child’s needs, abilities and developmental levels. Detailed information about the week’s activities is always posted in your child’s classroom.
At Blue Kangaroo, we will also introduce your child to the number one friend of growth — exercise! They’ll bounce from session to session, and move their small muscles in one of three age-appropriate playgrounds. These playgrounds are equipped with large play structures, tike paths, bikes and cars to ride around and a large grass area.
Rain or shine, they’ll always get the exercise they need as we also have large indoor motor-skills rooms for everyday play.
When you exercise a child’s mind and body, the result is a happy growing child.
TOUR
Our 14,000 square-foot location was designed with kids in mind. The facilities are fun, spacious and airy — with plenty of natural sunlight and room to play and grow.
The outside play areas are designed for safety, while at the same time encouraging your child to run, play and interact with other kids!
We believe a comfortable environment designed specifically for children encourages learning, fun and friendships. For pictures please feel free to visit: https://www.kangakrew.com/tour
SAFETY OVERVIEW
Security Entry Systems
At Blue Kangaroo, we take the safety of your child very seriously. We have installed state-of-the-art security systems to protect the children in our care.
As a parent, you will gain access into the center through the front of the building by using an access code given to you at the time of enrollment.
When you enter the facility, you will use a touch screen computer to sign your child in or out of the building. This ensures that no unauthorized person can gain access to the facility at any time.
We have also installed “web cams” throughout the center which allow us to monitor the facility.
Sign In / Sign Out procedures
We understand that sometimes, someone other than you must pick up your child. Our formal procedures require prior authorization from you (in writing).
As a parent or guardian, you are the only person who can authorize the center to release your child to another individual. At the time of enrollment, we will ask for two other adults who are authorized to pick up your child in case of an emergency.
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center will always ask for a photo ID before releasing your child. You never have to worry about your child being released to an unauthorized individual.
REMOTE VIDEO
One of the most exciting features we offer at Blue Kangaroo is the ability of parents to check in and see how their child is doing throughout the day.
Nothing is more reassuring than to view your child playing and learning while surrounded by caring adults. Each of our classrooms is equipped with a state-of-the-art video monitoring system.
As a parent, you will be given login and password information. This allows you to sign in to our web site and view you your child throughout the day, whenever they are in the facility.
Your child also has fun knowing that at anytime, you may be peeking in! This gives you a great opportunity at home to talk about the day together.
Of course, this same technology also provides a safer and more secure environment for your child. Because the whole facility is monitored, we know what is going on in every room at all times.
We find that for many of our parents, the ability to share a part of their child’s day is priceless.
HEALTH INFORMATION
Medical Requirements:
We adhere to state regulations regarding immunization records for every child. Current immunization records and well child statements for all ages must be provided when a child is enrolled.We also request that immunization certificates for day care be submitted each time a child receives new immunizations. We will even let you know when immunizations are due. By adhering to these standards, we are doing everything possible to ensure the health of your child and others.
Nutrition Program:
All snacks and meals at Blue Kangaroo are designed to meet the daily nutritional needs of each child — as well as taste good! We provide nutritional snacks in the morning and afternoon.Although we do not serve breakfast, you are welcome to bring in a single serving of breakfast to be served with juice in the morning. We also offer an optional hot lunch, which is available each day for $4.Children are also welcome to bring a cold lunch. If your child has special dietary needs or food allergies, just let us know. We serve all meals in the classroom, and our teachers eat with the children to promote and stimulate conversations and self-help skills.
Illness:
At Blue Kangaroo, one of our goals is to provide as healthy an environment as possible for your child. As a way to help ensure this, we do not accept children with communicable diseases, diarrhea or a temperature above 101 degrees. This is not only state law, but it’s another step in protecting all our children. If your child were to become ill while attending the center, we notify you as soon as possible to come pick up your child. You can be sure that in the meantime, a caring adult will be there to provide the comfort a sick child needs.
Rest Time:
We make sure all of our children have a rest period each day. Rest is crucial for the health of learning, playing, growing children.
FAQs:
We have strict procedures in place for providing a secure environment for your child. All parents are given an access code, which they enter into a keypad at the front door. There is no access by the public to the rear doors.
What makes Blue Kangaroo different from other learning facilities?
Our experienced, caring staff is one of the big differences. Every teacher and assistant at Blue Kangaroo is dedicated to your child’s health and their ability to learn and grow as an individual. More importantly is our staff’s desire to have your child feel nurtured and cared for.
All activities at Blue Kangaroo are conducted in small groups. By keeping the groups small, our teachers are able to get to know each child, providing encouragement and guidance on an individual basis.
What if there is an emergency and I can't pick up my child?
At the time of enrollment, we ask you for the names of two adults who have permission to pick up your child. You may also authorize another individual to pick up your child, but we must have written permission from you. We always verify by asking for a photo ID.
Boise City of Lights Women & Children Shelter
Boise, Idaho, USA
1404 W. Jefferson St.
Whether homeless, escaping a domestic violence situation, addicted or struggling, all women and their families are welcome to the City Light Home for Women & Children. We will never turn anyone away for food or a clean bed due to lack of space.
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Daily)
Dinner – 4:45 p.m. (Daily)
Boise City Parks & Recreation
Boise, Idaho, USA
1104 royal blvd
The Department is responsible for maintaining 89 parks, 180 miles of Foothill trails, 25 miles of Greenbelt pathways, Zoo Boise, Warm springs Golf Course, Quail Hallow Golf Course, Six outdoor pools, Idaho Ice World, Fort Boise community center and many other amenities. We offer art, dance and drama classes, fitness and martial arts programs, mountain biking instruction, nature tours, environmental education, special events and other programs. We serve hundreds of low-income youth school-based community centers and a mobile recreation van program that travels to parks schools and refugee apartment complexes throughout the city.
Boise Corpus Cristi House Day Shelter
Boise, Idaho, USA
525 South Americana Blvd.
Have washers & dryers, showers, some clothing, phones available, may use their address for a mailing address, free coffee & food twice a day. Education center for GED & computer use.
These include services include:- Getting inside out of the weather to warm up or to cool down- Using a bathroom- Having a place to sit, read, visit, recreate, without being hassled- Taking a shower or just brushing their teeth- Washing clothes- Day Storage personal belongings and some long term storage- Receiving a message (maybe from a potential employer)- Using a telephone for local calls- Checking out employment opportunities- Getting advice from others
- Developing friends and acquaintances
- Access to education help and support
Boise Rescue Mission Ministry Center
For people who are homeless, a hot meal and a warm bed to sleep in here at the Mission can be the first step toward a better life.The New Life Program has helped more than 200 men and women gain the tools they need to stay addiction-free since its beginning in 1996. Since 2010, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries has helped more than 100 veterans transition from homelessness to independence. We believe it is critical that women and children across the Treasure Valley have a safe and secure place to go for help
River of Life Men’s Shelter
575 S. 13th St.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-389-9840
Fax: 208-389-9773
Email: JacobL@BoiseRM.org
City Light Home for Women & Children
1404 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-368-9901
Fax: 208-368-9844
Email: JulieJ@BoiseRM.org
Ministry Center/Warehouse
308 S. 24th St.
Boise, ID 83702
Fax: 208-368-9844
Admin
Phone: 208-343-2389
Email: Info@BoiseRM.org
Warehouse
Phone: 208-368-0824
Email: JonB@BoiseRM.org
NAMPA
Lighthouse Men’s Shelter
304 16th Ave. North
Nampa, ID 83687
Phone: 208-461-5030
Fax: 208-461-4833
Email: ChrisE@BoiseRM.org
Valley Women & Children’s Shelter
869 W. Corporate Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
Phone: 208-475-0725
Fax: 208-475-0727
Email: JulieJ@BoiseRM.org
- See more at: http://boiserm.org/contact/#sthash.LbqnOiKR.dpuf
Boise Rescue Missions Children’s Programs
Boise, Idaho, USA
PO Box 1494
Children’s programs we provide include:
- Homework club
- Summer children’s program
- After-school activities
- College road trip
Boise State University Transportation and Parking Services
Boise, Idaho, USA
1700 W University Dr
BSU transportation & parking services.
Boise State University Veteran’s Coordinator
Boise, Idaho, USA
1136 EUCLID AVENUE
Veterans Upward Bound is one of several TRIO programs on the Boise State University campus and is designed to help veterans prepare for and succeed in post-secondary education. We serve veterans planning to attend college, universities , technical schools, certificate programs and more. Contact R.K. Williams. Crystal Van Komen crystalvankomen@cwidaho.cc Adrian San Miguel adriensanmiguel@cwidaho.cc Autumn Brackley autumnbrackley@cwidaho.cc
Boys & Girls Club
Meridian, Idaho, USA
911 N Meridian Rd 83714
Garden City, Idaho, USA
610 E 42nd S 83687
Nampa, Idaho, USA
316 Stampede Dr
Our Clubs provide a wealth of programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. We believe that by focusing on health and fitness, academic success, and good character and leadership, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.
Boys & Girls Club of Ada County
Garden City, Idaho, USA
610 E. 42nd St
Childcare for children ages 6 to 18 offers daily recreational, educational and social activities, homework club each afternoon during the school year. Boise Schools provides lunch during the summer months
Brookfield School Little Campus
Reno, Nevada, USA
185 Redfield Pkwy
Brookfield School Little Campus
PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
Brookfield School provides a private academic setting where young people prosper in thought and imagination. Students learn competence and character as individuals as well as members of a school community. Brookfield is committed to the overall development of each child. We provide strong academic instruction in the basic skills as well as a wide variety of cultural and aesthetic experiences. Because there are great differences among children of the same age we use factors other than chronological age to create a strong planning program in each classroom in our Pre-school, Middle and Elementary Schools. Meeting high level intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of young people is important to student success.
OUR HISTORY
Brookfield School was founded in Sacramento in 1962 and opened in Reno, Nevada in 1978 and both locations continue to serve the educational needs of the community. Brookfield School- Reno is an independent, co-educational day school for 250 students in preschool through eighth grade. Brookfield School and parents have a shared vision of an academically rich and rigorous, non-denominational educational program. We have a pre-school campus to serve our younger students. The Little Campus (TLC) will introduce two to five year olds to a more exciting, challenging, and fun-filled day. It is a step above the typical preschool curriculum.
SCHOOL PROFILE
Brookfield School has been educating children since 1964. We are very proud of our school and would like to extend a personal invitation for you and your child to come and learn with us. Children with developed solid thinking skills and a love of learning achieve remarkable academic results. Brookfield School’s mission is to develop the whole child, fostering his/her academic, communication, and interpersonal skills. Students become excited, lifelong learners, confident thinkers, and strong communicators. Our students develop solid thinking skills and achieve remarkable academic results. Most noticeably, our math and reading achievement scores are in the top 15% in the nation.
Our successful approach uses a well-rounded traditional curriculum, safe and small class sizes, a nurturing environment, and certified classroom teachers. We have an exceptionally low student-to- teacher ratio. Our programs are offered for children in preschool through eighth grade. Early mastery of reading and mathematic fluency enables older children to make swift progression into more advanced subjects and at a faster rate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL HOURS
PRE-SCHOOL / TLC: 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pre-First – 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.
First- 8:25-3:00
2nd – 3rd 8:20 to 3:30pm
4th- 8:15-3:30 p.m.
5th – 8th: 7:30 to 3:30 pm
BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Before school supervision is available starting at 7:30 a.m
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Homework assistance is available every day for grades Pre-First – First from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. and grades Second –Eighth from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Embracing all subjects and all grades, the Homework Club is an effective after-school program specifically designed to provide additional educational services to children. No charge if student is picked up before homework club is over.
EXTENDED CARE
All students may participate in our Extended Care which offers a supervised program of activities from the time of dismissal to 6:00 p.m. Additional fees apply.
TUITION & FEES
For tuition & fee information, please call 775-825-0257
TRANSPORTATION
All families are expected to drop off and pick up students every day. Regional car pools are encouraged.
FOOD SERVICE
Hot lunches are available for purchase each day, or students may bring lunch from home. We request that home packed lunches be healthy and nutritious and do not include soda or candy.
STUDENT ATTIRE
All main campus students are required to wear uniforms and to adhere to the school dress code. A list of uniform requirements will be distributed as part of your new student packet prior to the beginning of the school year.
KEY FACTS
ABOUT BROOKFIELD SCHOOL
- Our Early Childhood Center (TLC) is one of Reno’s only nationally accredited pre-schools. TLC holds two accreditations, one from the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA) and another from the National Independent Private Schools Association and Northwest Accreditation Commission, a division of AdvancEd (NWAC).
- Our K-8th grade Elementary and Middle schools are also nationally accredited by NIPSA and NWAC.
- Each year our graduating 8th grade class scores high in private high school admission tests.
- Brookfield school is a licensed Kindergarten and offers Foreign Language from Pre-school to 8th grade.
- Approximately 25% of our students are of color or other ethnic origins.
- Financial aid is granted to approximately 11% of the student body.
- Families attending Brookfield School represent a large area around Reno including Carson City, Truckee, CA, Fallon, and Fernley.
- Re-enrollment rates for elementary classes are over 90%.
- 100% of our classroom teachers are Certified Teachers.
- Our student to teacher ratio is 12:1 with our largest classes under 20 students.
- Our computer to student ratio is 1:4 with one or more computers in every classroom, all with internet.
- Our upper grades are contained classrooms providing a safe, small learning environment. We emphasize academic excellence, leadership skills, and confidence that enable students to develop their full potential.
To request more information, Please visit our website: http://brookfieldschool.com/contact-us/
C.O.W. (Classroom On Wheels)
Virgina City, Nevada, USA
991 South C Street
Classroom on Wheels is an outreach service providing parenting training, early childhood education, and school readiness programs for families with young children in Storey and Lyon Counties. There are three C.O.W. buses that serve Mark Twain, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Dayton and Fernley and Mt. Tonopah.
Calico Ghost Town
Yermo, California, USA
36600 Ghost Town Road
Central Reservation 1-877-38-PARKS (1-877-387-2757) Open daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. except Christmas Day Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since 1881 during the largest silver strike in California. With its 500 mines, Calico produced over $20 million in silver ore over a 12-year span. When silver lost its value in the mid-1890's, Calico lost its population. The miner's packed up, loaded their mules and moved away abandoning the town that once gave them a good living. It became a "ghost town."
CalLearn
La Quinta, California, USA
500 W. Temple St. Room 358
The Cal-Learn Program provides financial incentives to participants to encourage participation in the program. Pregnant/Parenting teens may be eligible to the following financial incentives:
Money for transportation, ancillary, and child care (child care paid directly to the provider).
Up to four $100 bonus payments for meeting satisfactory progress requirements (2.0 and above Grade Point Average [GPA]) each school year).
A $500 one-time bonus for receiving a high school diploma or its equivalent. • A financial penalty of $50 may be imposed on the CalWORKs household if the teen's GPA is 0 to .99.
A financial penalty of $100 (taken in two equal installments over a two month period) may be imposed on the CalWORKs household if the teen fails to provide school progress verification (i.e., Report Card) without good cause
Camp Rainbow Gold
Boise, Idaho, USA
216 West Jefferson
Experience the magic of what happens when people come together to create emotionally empowering experiences for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Camp Rainbow Gold is an oncology camp, a sibling camp and a family camp. It’s a teen support group and a college scholarship program. Camp Rainbow Gold is a celebration of life.
Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
8990 Spanish Ridge Avenue Suite 100
Provides services to families who have a child 0-21 diagnosed with cancer. Services include educational, emotional, and financial support. Other financial assistance may include counseling, rent utilities, funeral costs and costs associated with treatment for the family.
Car Seat Safety
Dayton, Nevada, USA
231 Corral Drive
The following location provides child car seat awareness, education and installation, and may have car seats available for free, or at a reduced rate.
Carson City
Fallon, Nevada, USA
"485 West B Street Suite #105 "
Churchill County Social Services' goal is to facilitate the self-sufficiency of program recipients. Our emergency, temporary assistance programs provide for the health and welfare of eligible county residents. Individuals and families have opportunities to develop, grow, and prosper as valued, respected residents of the community. Our community is welcoming and responsive and offers opportunities and respect for all residents
Carson City ECAC
Nevada ECAC vision: “Nevada’s children will be safe, healthy, and thriving during the first eight years of life, and the system will support children and families in achieving their full potential.” In cooperation with the State Board of Education, the Council is responsible for establishing guidelines to measure the school readiness of children.
Carson Tahoe Hospital – Nutritional Counseling
Carson City, Nevada, USA
1600 Medical Parkway
Carson Tahoe Nutrition Therapies is operated by a staff of nationally registered, state licensed dietitians schooled in the science of nutrition and food. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services are offered to help seniors, adults, adolescents and children to improve their nutrition and prevent the onset or progression of disease or improve eating habits for personal and physical wellbeing.
Catholic Charities San Bernardino City Schools FRC
San Bernardino, California, USA
1525 W. Highland Avenue
Catholic Charities provides compassionate social services that respond to the suffering of the vulnerable and those in crisis in our local communities.
Caughlin Club Kidz
Reno, Nevada, USA
4100 Caughlin Pkwy
Preschools, Child Care & Day Care
Centennial Job Corps Center
Nampa, Idaho, USA
3201 Ridgecrest Drive
Offers qualifying young adults age 16 to 25 vocational and academic training in a supportive and safe environment, completely free of charge. It is a full time, year-round program providing a wide array of skills training, education and support services including housing, meals, medical care, and counseling.
Centennial Job Corps Center
Nampa, Idaho, USA
3201 Ridgecrest Dr.
Offering, qualifying young adults age 16 to 24 years of age, vocational and academic training in a supportive and safe environment; completely free of charge. It is a full-time, year-round program providing a wide array of skills training, education and support services including housing, meals, medical care and counseling. Now offering Health Occupations Program Center is in Nampa at Centennial Job Corps
Center for Community & Justice Neighbor’s Project
Boise, Idaho, USA
4696 Overland #228
The mission of the Centro de Comunidad y Justicia (CCJ or Centro) is to improve the educational, economic, and social status of Latinos and low-income immigrants in idaho.
Center For Healing Childhood Trauma Family Resource Center
Rialto, California, USA
101 S. Olive Ave.
Parent Education and Support (Family Strengthening Skills), Anger Management-Adult and Teen, Counseling and Therapy, Seminars and Workshops to Schools, Churches, and Community, Professional Training, Supervision and Consultation.
Central City Lutheran Mission
San Bernardino, California, USA
1354 N G St
Provides health care, nutrition, housing, and after school programs in the San Benardino, California area.
Central District Health
Boise, Idaho, USA
707 N Armstrong Pl 83638
McCall, Idaho, USA
703 1st St. 83647
Mountain Home, Idaho, USA
520 E. 8th Street N,
Teen Clinic walk-in Family Planning Pregnancy tests Pregnant & breastfeeding women, infants & children age 1-5. Immunizations for Children
Cerebral palsy (CP)
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Child Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
455 Hill St Reno, NV 89501
Child Garden Preschool & Kindergarten
Welcome to our School!
We are now enrolling ages 6 weeks - 6 years old.
If your child is between the ages of 6 weeks - 6 years old this is the school for you. We offer a hands on curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for each child.
Each classroom is fully differentiated allowing your child to learn exactly what they need to. At The Child Garden, children are free to learn and explore the world around them, while being supervised by highly qualified teachers. We offer a challenging curriculum and a safe place for your child. Take the next step and set up a tour today.
New Parents
Learn what you can do to make the first day of school a pleasant experience for everyone. Trusting strangers to take care of your precious child can be difficult. At The Child Garden, we start as strangers and we end as family. Be sure to check out “Tomorrow’s A School Day”on amazon and kindle, or ask our Center Director Miss Hayley about it in person.
What to Expect on Your Child's First Day
Your child’s first day of school is an exciting time for the whole family. No matter what age, there are some important things you can do to make this day easier on everyone. It is best to prepare your child ahead of time by talking to them about school and what they can expect.
When you get to school you will be greeted by the teachers and staff. They will show you to your child's classroom where you will find a cubbie with your child's name. Next, they will take you on a short tour of the school before joining your child's classmates. The best thing for parents to do is tell the child that they will pick them up after nap time. Then, give them a big hug and kiss goodbye and walk out of the room. Quick goodbyes are best for the child and are proven to reduce separation anxiety. If your child becomes upset, the teacher will comfort them with hugs and remind them that mommy and daddy will be back soon.
The most important thing to remember is to not show your child that you are nervous about leaving them. Even very young children are attuned to the emotions of their parents. Breathe and relax, preschool is very important and your child is in good hands. Remember, call the school as many times as you wish to check on your child. Today preschool, tomorrow college.
Our online forum offers a place for current and perspective parents to ask questions and read about other family's positive experiences with preschool.
The Child Garden has been in constant operation since 1955. We have parents who attended our school now trusting their children to us. Feel Free to Read more
High Quality Matters
Curriculum, even at 3 months old, can help lay the ground work towards a lifetime of education. High quality early childhood education could mean the difference between your child graduating high school, or not.
Who We Are
The Child Garden Preschool has been educating children for more than 59 years. Our school begins with the recognition of the uniqueness of each child and the treatment of all children with the dignity and respect accorded to all human beings. We believe that positive self –esteem is the most important asset that a child can have and we do all we can to enhance each child’s self image in a warm and loving atmosphere. Our goals for the children at The Child Garden are to develop a positive self image, a wholesome attitude toward their bodies and a good start to reaching their potential.
Our preschool creates a strong, healthy environment. We are a developmental school, always putting the children’s needs first. Our program promotes the development of the whole child with the emphasis of physical, emotional and intellectual development. We encourage free expression and self-reliance..
Our mission is to empower children so that they may succeed in every stage of life.
Our Services
We provide curriculum and care for children aged 6 weeks - 6 years old. We foster a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
Classrooms
SPROUT ROOM
The Sprout Room has children ages 6 weeks – 16 months. It offers a loving and nurturing environment that allows them to explore developmentally appropriate toys. We let the children follow their own schedule and focus on what the child needs. We also work on sign language!
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Click here for the Sprout Room -The Sprout Room is for ages 6 weeks - 16 months
CATERPILLAR ROOM
The Caterpillar Room has children ages 12 months - 24 months. It offers a hands on Curriculum that focuses on self-help skills as well as beginning language development.
- Click here for the Caterpillar Room- The Caterpillar Room is for ages 12 months - 24 months
BUTTERFLY ROOM
The Butterfly Room has children ages 2 – 3yrs old. Curriculum in this classroom focuses on social and emotional development as well as letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and name recognition. We also work on Spanish and Potty Train too!
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SUNSHINE ROOM
The Sunshine room is our 3 year old room. This classroom focuses on letter and number recognition, as well as name tracing. This classroom also works on math concepts and continues to focus on social/ emotional and language development
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RAINBOW ROOM
The Rainbow room has children ages 3-5 years old. This class is usually a 3 yr old and pre-kindergarten split. In this room the curriculum focuses on getting children ready for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.
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Click here for the Rainbow Room -The Rainbow room is for ages 3 - 4 yrs
DINOSAUR ROOM
The Dinosaur Room has children ages 4- 5 years old. This is our accelerated pre-kindergarten classroom. It uses the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum for both language and math. This classroom works on writing numbers and letters as well as beginning math skills. The entire curriculum is mapped to the Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards to ensure that children are ready for kindergarten.
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Click here for the Dinosaur Room -The Dinosaur room is for ages 4 - 5 yrs
Hear it From Real Parents
At the Child Garden our families and our children are our biggest fans! Our most valuable measure of how we are performing as a school is how happy our children and their families are.
We work together with the whole family to insure each student is growing and learning. The Child Garden has been in constant operation since 1955, with that long heritage comes thousands of families who have trusted The Child Garden with their children.
Parents have been in your shoes looking for the perfect school for their child and this is what they have to say about our early childhood education facility.
Parent Testimonials
John and Kelly-
The Child Garden is more than a daycare facility, it is a second home. Last year, my husband went on a 14 month deployment to Afghanistan. During his deployment, my initial daycare closed. In a panic, I went to 10 different day cares and then found Miss Sandy. Miss Sandy and her staff took such good care of me and my son. I felt like we were the only family there even though, there are lots of other children and families. I would not have been able to work, take care of my son and get through my husband’s absence if it wasn’t for Child Garden’s compassion. We feel loved here and although I will be excited for my son, it will be a sad day when he graduates kindergarten. We will miss the child garden. Miss Sandy manages to take curriculum to the next level while also giving my son love, support and encouragement. My son is three and knows his colors, numbers, shapes and how to count in Spanish. I love the monthly updates on what he is learning about. We are very happy here.
I cannot say enough positive things about our experience here at the Child Garden. When our children started preschool, it was important for us to have them in a school that provided them a quality education in a supportive environment. Child Garden has not only provided our children with a valuable start to their education, they have done so in a loving and nurturing environment. The Child Garden has supported our belief in teaching our children the value of education early in life. They have done this by having qualified teachers who provide a curriculum that challenges and prepares students for advancement. I know my children will be well prepared for the first grade, thanks to The Child Garden’s focus and dedication to their students.
The Child Garden has facilitated a loving and nurturing environment for our daughter for nearly four years. The teachers are kind, caring individuals with strong principles in early childhood education. Our family has been extremely happy with our experiences at the Child Garden, and we would recommend the school to anyone looking for a wonderful and safe place for their child to learn and grow.
We have one little girl and we were somewhat afraid of her starting school and what that would be like for all of us. From the moment I walked into the school for my first tour, I knew this was where my little girl was going to go to Kindergarten. I saw happy, engaged children in the classroom and I loved it so much, I decided my husband and daughter needed to come check it out right away. They both loved it and I cried both times. Miss Sandy, Miss Hayley and Miss Carmen were so nice. They answered all of our questions, including the ones I didn’t have, and I felt so at ease. Ms. Carmen had my daughter participate in a craft during her tour and she really enjoyed it. My husband and I decided that day that this was the place and we wanted to enroll our daughter in the pre-school class before starting Kindergarten. We are more than happy with our experience here and our daughter comes home filled with information and excitement every day. She loves Ms. Carmen, Ms. Hayley and Ms. Sandy and so do we. The school has become part of our family and we would not have it any other way! We just keep hoping they will consider adding additional grades so our daughter can stay longer. We know she is getting a great education and, most importantly, love, from everyone on staff at The Child Garden.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
280 South Decatur Boulevard
Educates the public about the dangers of lead poisoning and how to prevent it. Tests children for blood lead levels.
Children and Family Counseling
Fernley, Nevada, USA
35 North West Street
Provides individual, couples and family counseling including anger management, domestic violence issues, child and adolescent issues, depression and anxiety, substance abuse treatment, marriage and relationship problems, stress management, grief and loss, and parenting and family issues.
Children’s Mental Health
Boise, Idaho, USA
1720 Westgate Dr , ste a-1
Crisis line & mental health screening. Mental health services on sliding scale.
Childtime
Call for further details.
3656 Riverside Drive Chino, CA 91710 844-391-0582 Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Ages 6 Weeks - 10 Years
24590 La Plata Drive Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
844-391-0582 Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Ages 6 Weeks - 6 Years
14700 Perris Blvd Moreno Valley, CA 92553 844-391-0582 Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Ages 6 Weeks - 12 Years
27321 Nicolas Road Temecula, CA 92591 844-391-0582 Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 6:30 pm Ages 6 Weeks - 12 Years
Christian Counseling Services
Redlands, California, USA
51 West Olive Ave Redlands 92373
We a premier group of mental health specialist that believe in the power of community, faith and excellence. We have specialists that work with children and families as well as single adults, helping you find methods to work with your child, reduce stress, cope with trauma, or find increased meaning in life. In addition to our general mental health program, CCS has Specialists on our children’s team that can coach parents or teachers in the best methods for working with a special needs child, or provide help in overcoming a challenging behavior in a young child or teen. We also have on staff pastoral care specialist, providing care for caregiving professionals such as clergy, police, military and physicians.
Christy Brady, MFT
Claremont, California, USA
428 W Harrison Ave Ste. 201
Child Play Therapist. Contact for current fee schedule.
Chronic Disease Prevention Program
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
281 South Decatur Boulevard
Provides information about asthma, symptoms, triggers and management.
Churchill Community Coalition
Fallon, Nevada, USA
(775) 423-7433
The Churchill Community Coalition's primary goal is to support and promote prevention programs in Churchill County for youth and families. The Coalition seeks to eliminate risk factors that affect our youth by identifying problems/gaps in service and trying to fill those gaps by bringing money back to the community through grants in order to facilitate effective prevention programs.
Churchill County School District
Fallon, Nevada, USA
690 South Maine Street
Churchill County School District oversees Kindergarten through Grade 12.
City Libraries
Garden City, Idaho, USA
6015 Glenwood 83616
Eagle, Idaho, USA
100 Stierman Way
Tax Assistance:
Garden City Library Walk-in. Sat. 10:30- 2:30. Feb-April
Eagle Public Library Feb – April Walk-in only Limit to first 13 clients.
City Mission of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2214 North Pecos Road
Provides support for the homeless and needy. Boxed food, shelter, workshops, work opportunities, job training, clothing distribution, counseling, and referrals to other services.
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
9791 Arrow Route
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council created a vision of a place where the many non-profit, social service groups that provide aid to our community, would be centrally located to provide resources and information on the many services and programs available to families. The Rancho Cucamonga Family Resource Center provides as a hub for over 30 nonprofit organizations that provide food, clothing, counseling and many more social services needs. Exceeding in community expectations by offering residents high standard programs to enhance and reflect a positive city image.
Housing assistance, emergency food and clothes, education assistance, life skills classes, medical service education, support groups, case management, ESL services, parenting classes, financial counseling, individual and group counseling, and legal advice.
City of Refuge
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA
804 Park Ave
The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is a faith based nonprofit organization that exists to provide Help, Hope and a Future to the hungry, homeless, and hopeless in our community through the power and love of Jesus Christ. Thrift store, mens shelter, womens shelter
Clark County Social Service
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1600 Pinto Lane
Clark County Social Service
This government agency has a number of financial assistance programs for the low income, unemployed, and families faced with poverty. One of the main ones is emergency rental assistance, including eviction prevention services and low income housing.
Information for Residents
Education
The Clark County School District is the 6th-largest school system in the nation, serving 318,040 students in the 2014-2015 academic year. Clark County is also home to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada State College and the College of Southern Nevada, among other educational institutions, all tracked and listed courtesy of the Nevada Department of Education. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District also serves as an educational resource for residents and visitors.
Parks & Recreation
Nevada is a great state to explore and Clark County has some of its richest offerings. Popular local regional parks includeSunset and Desert Breeze, while the Clark County Shooting Complex and the 2,900-acre Wetlands Park are also popular. Southern Nevada is also blessed with the splendor of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. Meanwhile, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Mount Charleston are additional treasures, about which one can find information on the National Park Service pages.
Surrounding Cities
Clark County is the largest county in Nevada. Within its borders are several major cities, including North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Mesquite.
Information for Visitors
Outdoor Attractions
Variety is what you will find in Southern Nevada from the Las Vegas Strip to the mountains to local parks, such as the Wetlands Park with its Nature Preserve, Bird Gallery and amazing plant life. We also offer fabulous outdoor trails through our Nevada Regional System of Trails and Open Spaces, which features the "Neon to Nature" trail routes. The National Park Service also makes it convenient to learn about the wonderful recreation options that make Nevada the unique destination that it is. In the winter you can gamble in the valley and ski at Mt. Charleston, just 45 minutes north of the city. In the summer you can enjoy a day at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which includes engineering marvel the Hoover Dam.
Shooting Complex
The County operates the state-of-the art Clark County Shooting Complex. The facility sits on 2,900 acres and is open daily, offering a range of services. Operated by our Parks & Recreation Department, the shooting complex won the 2010 Elmer H. Anderson Park Excellence Award presented by the Nevada Recreation & Park Society (NRPS).
The facility features the following venues:
- 24 combination trap and skeet fields with a pro shop and cafeteria
- An archery range and building with a 30-seat classroom and restrooms
- A public rifle and pistol range with a pro shop and convenience store
- A hunter education center with a 90-seat classroom with archery, rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges and a simulated hunting course
- A shotgun center with 80 spaces for recreational vehicles that will house safety officers on-site.
Marriage Licenses
Thousands of people flock to Las Vegas each year to tie the knot. If you are planning your special day, make sure you have reviewed the information available on our site provided by our Clerk's Office which covers the state requirements.
Economic Development
Clark County is the heartbeat of Southern Nevada, encompassing almost 8,000 square miles, five cities, the Las Vegas Strip, and is home to more than 2 million residents. We are a pro-business government in a tax friendly state that values excellence in service to businesses and residents. Our permitting, inspection and licensing processes are efficient and cost effective.
Clark County is home to four gaming headquarters, making Nevada one of Fortune Magazine's “States That Dominate” meaning states that have more than 50 percent of all company headquarters in a specific industry. Nevada is one of only four states to hold such a designation.
Our Value Proposition
Our Tax Structure
- NO Corporate Income Tax
- NO Unitary, Franchise, Inventory Tax
- NO Personal Income Tax
- NO Inheritance, Estate and/or Gift Tax
- NO Chain Store Tax
- NO Nexus Tax
THE 2014 STATE BUSINESS TAX CLIMATE INDEX
Nevada Rankings:
Corporate Tax - No. 1
Individual Income Tax - No. 1
Taxes on Businesses - No. 3
Overall Tax Friendly Rankings:
Nevada - No. 3 (Wyoming No.1, South Dakota No.2)
Texas - No. 11
Arizona - No. 22
Worst ranked states:
New York, New Jersey, California, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin,
North Carolina, Connecticut, Vermont and Maryland.
In 2013, Nevada is ranked 2nd in the nation for being solar friendly according to the Environment America Research and Policy Center. In 2011, the Harris Poll stated, Nevada Remains A Top Choice for Where Americans Would Most Like to Live. Why Clark County over any other location? Diversity and Rise of the Creative Class – Richard Florida lists Las Vegas as a community whose diversity is on the rise.
Here’s what companies say:
Our business has grown steadily in Clark County in spite of this prolonged recession. In 2010, our decision to locate here was because we would be seen as a big fish in a little pond as opposed to California where we would be a little fish in the ocean. It's all about location. Southern Nevada is an important emerging market in which to do business, especially in the technology sector. The region has an extremely low instance of natural disasters, great accessibility to high-speed Internet connections, and the dry and mild climate makes cooling efficient and inexpensive. Clark County is an up-and-coming technology center, and a natural fit for any company to seriously consider.
The UNLV National Supercomputing Center enhances Southern Nevada's U.S. business competitiveness as a primary gateway for medical, energy and scientific data flow from coast-to-coast and markets abroad. Southern Nevada is the ideal setting for this facility, considered a "safe-zone" from natural disasters and having a highly sophisticated power grid in a rapidly growing market.
Cord Blood America, Inc. relocated from Southern California to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2009 for two key reasons, transportation and tax advantage. Our business depends on airports for movement of our products and convenient access to McCarran from our facility provided us with the assurance that we needed to maintain continuity to our service offering. As important was the tax structure and regulatory environment which were more advantageous that what we experienced in California, and factored heavily into our decision to be here.
Excellent State Incentives - Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development
Foreign Trade Zone #89 – administered by the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
Computer literate, expanding and cost-effective workforce - Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
Accessibility:
McCarran International Airport – 8th busiest in the U.S. Interstate Highway and Railroad System
Center of Excellence in Medicine:
- University Medical Center – Nevada’s only LEVEL I Trauma and Burn Center and only Pediatric LEVEL II Trauma Center.
- Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
- Reliable and expanding energy base - NVEnergy
- Exceptional telecommunications and technology infrastructure - Switch technology
Large Growing Education System:
- Clark County School District
- UNLV Science and Engineering
- UNLV Supercomputing Facility
- UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
If you have questions about how to obtain a business license, renew your license or change the location of your business, you need the Business License Department.
How Do I...?
- Grow an existing business? To find helpful links that may lead you to the answers you need, visit: How Do I Grow an Existing Business.
- Start a new business? To find helpful links that may lead you to the answers you need, visit: How Do I Start a New Business.
Let us assist and make your business development needs more worry-free.
Our 4-Step Approach:
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Company representative is welcome to schedule a time during our open bi-weekly meeting dates to determine business needs and establish rapport. Company owners and managers may choose to attend or send a representative. Open Meetings will be conducted the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Wickiup Room on the first floor of the Clark County Government Center at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.
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County department staff and other invited agencies like the Clark County Water Reclamation District or Health District will direct the company to the proper agency or department to serve their needs.
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Track the company's progress made with the department or agency.
- Follow-up to ensure the company received direction that was beneficial and resulted in a complete satisfactory transaction.
About Clark County
Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.2 million citizens and more than 46 million visitors a year. Included are the nation’s 8th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to about 952,000 residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development. The famed Las Vegas Strip sits at the heart of Clark County featuring unparalleled attractions like dancing fountains, a replica of the renowned Eiffel Tower, an erupting volcano and some of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts. Millions of people visit annually to enjoy our fine restaurants, shop a dazzling array of stores and relax at our luxurious spas. Las Vegas boasts more than 160,000 hotel rooms and is among the world's top convention destinations. Nevada has no shortage of compelling landscapes, and Clark County is no different. Mt. Charleston and skiing are just 45 minutes away, and Red Rock National Conservation area beckons on the western fringe of the Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, caters to boaters, swimmers, fishermen, hikers, wildlife photographers and roadside sightseers. Meanwhile, gambling is offered in the destinations of Mesquite, Primm and Laughlin, located on the sun-drenched Colorado River.
Clark County Highlights
Tourism's economic impact on Clark County for 2016 was nearly $60 billion, including $6.4 billion spent on gambling on the Las Vegas Strip, according to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority data. There were 161,000 hotel and motel rooms. The average visitor to Las Vegas was 47.7 years old, stayed 3.4 nights at an average daily room rate of $125.96, spending $122.66 per visit shopping, $61.95 per visit for shows. Las Vegas welcomed nearly 43 million visitors and all of Clark County saw 46.2 million visitors (including Laughlin and Mesquite). Most arrived by ground: roughly 57 percent, while nearly 43 percent arrived by plane. The average party has 2.2 adults and has a gaming budget of $578.54, spending an average of 2.9 hours per day gambling. Sixteen percent of our tourists visit from other nations, 25 percent come from Southern California and 16 percent are first-time visitors.
Government Structure
Clark County is governed by a seven-member County Commission, elected from geographic districts on a partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. Commissioners biennially elect a chairperson who serves as the Commission's presiding officer. The Commission in turn hires a county manager, who is responsible for administrative operations. The chair is Steve Sisolak (seated in January 2009, elected chair in January 2015). The vice chair is Chris Giunchigliani (seated in January 2007, elected vice chair January 2017). The other commissioners are Marilyn Kirkpatrick (August 2015), Larry Brown (January 2009), Lawrence Weekly (March 2007), Susan Brager (January 2007), and Mary Beth Scow (January 2011). Yolanda King has been county manager since December 2016.
Financial Structure
Clark County employs more than 10,000 in 38 departments. It has a fiscal year general fund budget of $1.3 billion and a total budget of $6.5 billion. The County is known for its strong ending-fund balance, overall financial strength and an investment-quality credit rating. It retains the best bond ratings of any local government in the state with an “Aaa” from Moody’s Investors Service and an “AA+” from Standard & Poor’s. The County has committed to policies supporting these high standards in the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
Health care
Incorporated & Unincorporated Areas
As a “city” government, Clark County responds to the needs of about 952,000 residents in the urban unincorporated areas. Sahara Avenue, which crosses the Strip on the north side of the Sahara Hotel & Casino, is the municipal boundary for the City of Las Vegas. Those residing south of this line receive their traditional urban services from Clark County rather than from any of the County’s five cities: Las Vegas (pop. 640,174), Henderson (pop. 299,279), North Las Vegas (244,793), Boulder City (pop. 16,570) and Mesquite (pop. 20,325). The services provided there include all those functions normally associated with a city, such as public works, building inspections, fire protection, parks and recreation, etc. View a jurisdictional map of significant destinations such as Downtown Summerlin, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Sam Boyd Stadium within the Clark County-Las Vegas Valley area.
Your Clark County Elected Officials
Steve Chris Marilyn Larry Lawrence Susan Mary Beth
Chair Vice Chair District B District C District D District F District G
Clark County is governed by a seven-member County Commission, elected from geographic districts on a partisan basis for staggered four-year terms. Commissioners biennially elect a chairperson who serves as the Commission's presiding officer and appoint a county manager as its chief executive officer to carry out its policies. The Commission serves as the governing body for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Clark County Water Reclamation District, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and other agencies. The Commission meets each first Tuesday of the month at 9:05 a.m. and each third Tuesday at 9 a.m. It meets as the Zoning Board on the following Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Other Clark County elected officials include the Assessor, Clerk, District Attorney, Public Administrator, Recorder, Treasurer, 11 different constables, numerous District Court and Family Court judges and the judges working for 11 different Justice Courts.
See more information on County elected officials below.
- County Commissioner Annual Appointments
- Commission Meeting Agendas
- Commission Meeting Dates
- Find your Commission District
- State and National Officials
To view more elected officials, please visit the links below.
- Assessor, Clerk, District Attorney, Public Administrator, Recorder & Treasurer
- Constables
- Eighth Judicial District Court Judges
- District Court Judges, Family Court
- Justice Courts
Services
All services can be found at http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/services/Pages/default.aspx
Clark County Directory
All Department Directories can be found at http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Pages/Departments.aspx
College of Idaho Health Services
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
2112 Cleveland Blvd
The College of Idaho, a private, residential liberal arts college, prepares students to lead productive and fulfilling lives. We are committed to an innovative, individualized curriculum in liberal arts and professional studies, to building community, and to exercising stewardship.
College Track
Sacramento, California, USA
2450 Alhambra Blvd.
Meals served through Healthy Meals are made with high quality, minimally processed ingredients that are nutrient dense, low sodium, have minimal preservatives, and absolutely no high fructose corn syrup. Our focus on local produce helps expose youth to a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Afterschool free meal programs
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3720 Howard Hughes Parkway
Community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. Provides a food pantry and clothes for elementary school aged children.
Community Action Partnership 3
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
114 E. Simplot Blvd
Private, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.
Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, clothing, limited financial assistance dependent upon funding sources, family development programs, special housing programs, and telephone assistance (you can apply for the telephone assistance program at either Health and Welfare or the Community Action Agency) Other community programs may be available, call your local office for details.
***RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM*** start date April 12, 2010
Individuals and households that would be homeless but for this assistance. Both of the following must apply:
-1. There are no other appropriate housing options
Community Chest, Inc.
Virgina City, Nevada, USA
991 South C Street
Community Chest is a non-profit social service agency formed in part to serve residents, especially children/families of Storey County and greater Nevada. Their goal is to build strong, healthy families / communities. They provide family services and project youth programs. The family advocacy program includes many types of counseling services such as domestic violence, substance abuse, and personal and court-ordered counseling. Counselors also work with many high school prevention programs.
Community Council of Idaho – Migrant & Seasonal Farmworkers
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
317 Happy Day Blvd., Suite 250
-Education
-Employment & Training
-Community & Emergency Services
The programs include:
-Workforce Investment Act
– Section 167 (WIA-167)
-National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)
-Community Service Block Grant (CSBG)
-YouthBuild (YB)
-High School Equivalency (HEP)
COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY (COPE)
Carson City, Nevada, USA
3416 Goni Road, Suite D-132
The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division's Community Service Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) provides non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to nursing home placement.
Computers for Kids, Inc.
Boise, Idaho, USA
8540 W. Elisa St,
Offering Idaho students K-12 grad the opportunity to enhance their education through the use of Technology at home. Low cost refurbished computers. Complete application by submitting 1 page essay and processing fee.
Connect the Pieces
Boise, Idaho, USA
1843 South Broadway Ave., Suite 101A
Our mission is to educate our children and their parents about prescription drug safety through prevention and recovery. Connect the pieces is a project of supportive housing and innovative partnerships, a loval non-profit.
Corridor of Hope Alliance
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1581 Main St.
Seniors aged 62 or older or families with children under the age of 18 can get rental assistance.
Counseling Services and Drug Education
Meridian, Idaho, USA
1810 W. Pine Street,
Parenting tools for healthy families, courses include Dependable Strengths; Loving Solutions; Red Flags; Meeting the Needs of Talented and Gifted Students, PAYADA, Love & Logic, Positive Parenting, ADHD/ADD Support Group for Parents and Parent Project
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
The CASA program provides the court with trained volunteers who act as guardians ad litem. A guardian ad litem is an independent third party advocate, matched with a child who has been placed in foster care due to abuse or neglect. A CASA volunteer is the sole adult charged with the responsibility of researching the child's background and reporting those findings to the court. The judge uses the report to make a sound decision about that child's future.
Crisis Pregnancy Center
Reno, Nevada, USA
853 Haskell St
The staff and volunteers at the Crisis Pregnancy Center are outstanding. Their commitment to providing accurate information, a welcoming environment and loving support - no matter what decision a woman makes - is clearly seen in how they treat each person who walks through their doors. They continue to offer new parents support well after childbirth which includes extensive parent training as well as support for fathers-to-be. If you or someone you know is newly pregnant or about to have a baby and needs a caring, compassionate resource, PLEASE contact the Crisis Pregnancy Center as soon as possible.
DA Family Support Division
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy
Improve the lives of families by engaging and empowering parents in providing continuous support for their children.
Debra Nystrom, MFT
Apple Valley, California, USA
19190 Highway 18 Ste. D
Some insurance accepted *English only
Department of Health & Welfare Self-Reliance
Boise, Idaho, USA
1720 Westgate , (off Fairview behind Pojos)
Mon–Fri 8–5 Food Stamps, Medicaid, TAFI, Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), Grandparent Grant, telephone help, navigators can help with rent/utility. Must apply at office & set up interview. Come early to apply & walk-in apts available. Language assistance is available.
Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs, California, USA
14-201 Palm Drive, Suite 108
The Program focuses on 7 core service types: Parenting skills, self-sufficiency, community action, child abuse prevention
services, information and referral services, education, literacy and life skills. The goal is to develop healthy families
who live in healthy communities and to strengthen and support families with children, moving towards self-sufficiency.
Counseling, utilities & rental assistance, parenting & anger management classes, job information, resume building, and
food bank.
Douglas County Social Services
Gardnerville, Nevada, USA
1133 Spruce Street
As a Community Action Agency, Douglas County Social Services (DCSS) offers support services to county residents in need of assistance in accessing other mainstream resources beyond those provided directly by our office.
Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5300 Vegas Drive,
The DSOSN is a source of support, information and education for families and individuals affected by Down Syndrome and/or other chromosomal abnormalities.
Dream River Ranch
Caldwell, Idaho, USA
8894 W. Martha Ave
This program offers therapeutic horseback riding for at risk children. Scholarships are available.
Drowning Prevention Program
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
282 South Decatur Boulevard
Provides drowning facts and information about common mistakes, how to prevent drowning, and pool safety.
Drug Free Idaho
Drug abuse education/prevention, alcohol and other drug education, information, training for youth and parents, activities, free to the public.
East Valley Family Services
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1830 East Sahara Avenue #103
East Valley Family Services provides services to the Las Vegas valley through a variety of programs targeted to families, children, and seniors, and is a non-profit organization that provides support for families in need.
Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
Boise, Idaho, USA
1465 S. Vinnell Way
Goodwill Staffing Services (Temp agency), Working Solutions (Enhanced Work Services program), Goodwill retail stores. Staffing services for individuals seeking work Offender Re-entry services. Autism Intervention - Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Mountain Home, Emmett and Kuna (208) 378-9924
Autism Intervention - Northern Idaho: Coeur D'Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Kellogg, Bonners Ferry (208) 659-5517
Goodwill Thrift Store (Boise) (208) 321-9172
Goodwill Thrift Store (Meridian) (208) 288-4397
Goodwill Thrift Store (Nampa) (208) 461-4084
Goodwill Thrift Store (Pocatello) (208) 233-1445
Education Program
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100
Offers free residential radon testing and educational materials about radon.
El Ada community action agency
Boise, Idaho, USA
2250 Vista Ave
Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by local or state government.
A Community Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty.
Community Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected public officials private sector representatives, and especially low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty.
El-Ada CAP Boise Community Resource Center
Boise, Idaho, USA
2250 S Vista 83714
Garden City, Idaho, USA
701 E 44th St 83628
Homedale, Idaho, USA
15 W Colorado 83647
Mountain Home, Idaho, USA
585 N 3rd Ave E
All Local Food Pantry: Daily 8:30 A.M and 4:00 P.M.
May use every 60 days. Food boxes have 2-4 days of food. USDA commodities - call for more info.
Undocumented welcome.
Interpreter available upon request.
Mountain Home Food Pantry Hours of Operation: M - F 8AM - 12PM & 1PM - 4:30PM
Emergency Water Utility Assistance: Call 345-2820 for more information.
Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF): Case Management & services for Veterans homelessness & obtaining or maintaining permanent housing and achieve household stability goals. Walk-in or call for an appointment: 345-2820.
| Administrative Office 701 E 44th St Garden City, ID 83714 (208) 377-0700 |
Boise Community Resource Center
2250 S Vista Ave
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 345-2820
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Elmore County Office
585 N 3rd East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-8407
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| Owyhee County Office 15 W. Colorado St Homedale, ID 83628 (208) 337-4812 |
HIV Testing Center
2250 S Vista Ave
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 345-8994
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Emmett Valley Anti-Drug Coalition, Inc
A local anti-drug coalition that meets weekly on Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. Plans programs of advocacy, education, prevention, treatment support and outreach to the community with the goal of making emmett valley drug free. Has sponsored town hall meetings, workshops, guest speakers in schools and community organizations. Works with the drug court ans supports celebrate recovery and other recovery programs (AA & NA) in our region.
Especially Me!
Boise, Idaho, USA
350 N. 9th St
For girls age 10-14, a three-part series of classes designed to provide young women with age-appropriate skills and information to help them make positive decisions about themselves, their relationships and their reproductive health. Call Junior League of Boise for more information. Available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Eureka County Medical Clinic
Eureka, Nevada, USA
250 South Main Street
Clinic provides children/adult services on a sliding fee scale: includes well-child care, family planning, preventive/acute care, dental assessment, management of chronic issues, after-hours services, diagnostic lab/x-ray, pharmacy, and health education for most insurance plans.
Every Kid in a Park
You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.
Fourth graders can log onto the website and complete a fun educational activity in order to obtain and print their pass. Students can also trade in their paper pass for an official access card at participating federal sites nationwide.
Educators and community leaders can access educational activities, field trip options, and the ability to print passes for their classrooms. Parents visiting the new website can find additional links for more information on planning trips to nearby public lands.
Families First
Boise, Idaho, USA
3010 W. State St. , Suite 104
(press 2) This program is designed to provide all parents of young children from birth to 12 years with the information and support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Family Outreach Program educates parents in reducing stress and strengthening family. Promotes knowledge of parenting techniques and healthy parent/child relationships. Healthy Families educates first time parents’ infant care, well-baby checks and immunizations. Parents As Teachers, children 0-5 years information to increase parent’s knowledge of child development and ways to stimulate learning. Provides materials and activities to promote literacy and school readiness.
Family Advocates
Boise, Idaho, USA
3010 W. State Street
This program is specially designed as a parent resource center. Referrals to the most up-to-date parenting information, books, Internet links, classes, community activities and resources, toys, talk-back board, and a monthly informational supplement. This program has a variety of family strengthening programs. It is open to all parents and includes weekly support groups.
Family Advocates-Family First Program
Family Advocates works to strengthen families and keep kids safe by empowering everyday people to protect and enrich the lives of youth. We are a private, independent 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency founded in 1978 and serving the 10 counties of southwest Idaho.
6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714
920 Main St, Caldwell, ID 83605
1177 N Roosevelt St, Boise, ID 83706
Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada (FACT)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
6431 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 200
Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada (FACT) is a non-profit agency, dedicated to helping Nevadans heal from the traumas and cycle of abuse, neglect, violence, and addiction through education, prevention, and treatment services.
Family Focus Center
San Bernardino, California, USA
2101 N Waterman Ave
Provide supportive resources and programs to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance the quality of life of the community. Direct Services Provided: After school program, computer access, mentoring program, education and linkage to community resources.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT BREEZEWOOD PARK APARTMENTS
California, USA
3900 Birch Street, Suite 113 Newport Beach
To be the leading provider of vital on-site health, education and employment services to low-income families, children and seniors. Our goal is to help keep family members employed, children in school, and seniors active.
Project Access, Inc.
3900 Birch Street, Suite 113
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Project Access, Inc.
1611 Telegraph, Suite 1112
Oakland, CA 94612
Family Resource Center of Northeastern Nevada
Elko, Nevada, USA
331 7th Street
Centers strengthen families through education, support, and encouragement.
Family Service Agency
Fontana, California, USA
9161 Sierra Ave Ste 212
Self-pay, Sliding scale$20 per class
Family Service Agency
San Bernardino, California, USA
1661 North “E” Street
Adult classes now offered $20 per class *Contact if Bilingual Services needed
Family Service Association
Moreno Valley, California, USA
21250 Box Springs Road 92277
Truckee, California, USA
6274 Adobe Road Twentynine Palms 92277 92284
Yucca Valley, California, USA
7293 Dumosa Ave Ste 7 & 8
*Spanish available No insurance accepted Sliding scale
Family Services of Pomona Valley
California, USA
436 West 4th Street Ste 215 Pomona
Insurance accepted; self-pay on a sliding scale
Family to Family Connection
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3900 Cambridge S, #107
Family to Family Connection empowers and supports families to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children through parent education and community networking.
Family to Family Connection
Henderson, Nevada, USA
3001 Saint Rose Parkway
Provides free services to parents of children up to five years, including hospital visits, classes, workshops and educational materials.
Family Violence Intervention Program
The Family Violence Intervention Program, a cooperative effort of Family Court and Safe Nest, is dedicated to reducing acts of domestic abuse in the community by providing: assistance with the filing of protection order applications, information regarding court-related procedures, safety planning and community awareness of domestic violence issues.
Fernley Adult Education Center
Fernley, Nevada, USA
1340 Highway 95A
Provides GED preparation and testing.
First Student Inc. (School Bus)
Boise, Idaho, USA
465 W Gowen Rd
- Contracted Services
- Managed Services
- Special Needs
- Early Childhood
- Routing & Logistics
- Charter Bus Rentals
- Ride-To-School Program
With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services.
Foothills Christian Church
Garden City, Idaho, USA
9655 W State St
Food Pantry
Clothes Closet
Prison Ministry
Foster Care Relief
Military Care Relief
Justice Ministry
“Slavery occurs when one person completely controls another person, using violence or the threat of violence to maintain that control, exploits them economically, pays them nothing, and they cannot walk away” (The CNN Freedom Project).
As a ministry at Foothills, everything we do in the justice ministry is specifically designed with that one person in mind.
Over the past few years, we have used funds from Just Grounds to provide direct services to local human trafficking victims, taken funds from art auctions to support the work of International Justice Mission and supported Free the Girls, an organization helping survivors of human trafficking start their own businesses.
We would love to talk with you and help you discover simple steps you can take to make a difference.
Take a minute to follow the links below to learn more about the issues and the organizations we work with and support to bring about change.
Other Projects
We also provide back packs, school supplies blankets , Christmas gifts and personal items to families in need.
Each year we provide a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day to provide a place for folks to come and enjoy dinner on us so they do not have to spend this holiday alone.
The mission of Foothills Christian Church outreach is to bring love, hope, and compassion as well as share the Love of Jesus with our community through meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our outreach has many areas in which we reach out to the multiple needs in our community.
FRANKLIN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Redlands, California, USA
850 East Colton Avenue
: Promote success in the child and their family by providing personalized education} support and connections to community resources Direct Services Provided: Information & Linkage} Case Management} Counseling} Parent Education & Socialization Opportunities} My Parent and Me activities} Financial Assistance} and Carseat Safety Target Population: Families with children 0-12 years of age and living within Redlands Unified School District Boundaries
Friends in Service Helping (F.I.S.H.)
Carson City, Nevada, USA
138 East Long Street
Assists Carson, Lyon, Douglas and Storey County residents with emergency food, clothing, night-time shelter, intake/referrals, showers, laundry, GED, medical/mental health, short-term childcare help, and much more.
Frontier Community Action Agency Family Resource Center
Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
640 Melarky Street, Suite 3
Family Resource Centers provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family. FRCs collaborate with other agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to assist families to obtain needed services. FRCs emphasize community based, collaborative services that are culturally competent, accessible, and flexible.
Glenwood Elementary
Sacramento, California, USA
201 Jessie Avenue
Meals served through Healthy Meals are made with high quality, minimally processed ingredients that are nutrient dense, low sodium, have minimal preservatives, and absolutely no high fructose corn syrup. Our focus on local produce helps expose youth to a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Afterschool free meal programs
Good Shepherd Ministry Center Emergency Shelter
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
300 N. Main Avenue
The Good Shepherd center is a drop-in center for the homeless and low-income. The center offers: Laundry facilities, Shower facilities, GED classes, Phone calls, Refreshments, Assistance with job & housing searches, Lunch on Wendsdays 11:30AM
Grace Jordan Community Center
Boise, Idaho, USA
6411 Fairfild Avenue
The center features an art & dance studio for fee-based instruction for children and adults.
To learn more about Boise Parks & Recreation programs offered at this community center and other locations, please see the digital edition of the Winter/Spring Activity Guide. You can register online, by phone at 208-608-7680, or in person at Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road.
Kid City, a free after-school drop-in program is open from 3:00-7:00pm for children in grades 4-6, includes fitness and art programs, homework assistance, and a healthy snack.
Teens will enjoy an informal gathering space with cozy lounge chairs, computer stations with interactive video games, and a flat-screen TV with Nintendo Wii. Staff members will provide mentoring and life skills development for teens. The free teen center hours are weekdays from 3:00-7:00pm.
Attention Teens! TeenSide is a teenage organization that engages youth in their community through volunteer, service learning, and recreational projects. Teens meet, develop, and construct their own projects, identifying needs found in Boise and the surrounding area.
Great Basin College
Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
5490 Kluncy Canyon Road
College provides two year to four year college degree programs. Financial aid and student counseling services are available, with centers in Elko, Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump, and Winnemucca.
Hands of Hope Food Bank
Reno, Nevada, USA
295 Gentry Way #19
We are a project/dba of Empowering Parents, Inc. a Nevada chartered Non Profit Corporation. Empowering parents is a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public charity. We are recognized by NV Sales and Use as a Tax
Services .....
Our goal is to service the local community each week with enough food that no one that comes to us goes away without food for their family.
We currently provide a food pantry at our facility at 295 Gentry Way, Suite 19.
The service times are from 10:00 AM until Noon, each Saturday. You must be in line before Noon to receive food!
Products Distributed
Generally participants will receive at least one item from the following groups:
- Dairy
- Protein
- Breads
- Sweets
- Fruit
- Vegetable
We are honored to be able to provide Fresh fruit and vegetbles on a regular basis
HAP. inc
Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA
916 South 12th Street
H.E.R.O. aids professional agencies statewide in the implementation, frequency, and efficiency of providing homebuyer education. The ultimate goal of H.E.R.O and its participating service providers is to provide the highest quality education to all interested parties throughout the state of South Dakota.
Haven Services Spotlight
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
121 South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Foster parenting is about believing and investing in the future of a child and their biological family. The Clark County Foster Care and adoptive program is designed to provide temporary care of children who are unable to reside with their biological families. For those children who can’t return home, adoption provides them with a permanent family to call their own
Hays House (Children’s Emergency Shelter)
Boise, Idaho, USA
7221 Poplar St.
This program assists children ages nine through seventeen and provides shelter, individual counseling and family counseling and mediation. This is a transitional home and is not intended for long-term residence or foster care. The confidentiality policy is adhered to. Fee depends on program, and nobody will be turned away due to inability to pay. Children can be placed in this program in the following ways:
*By parent or guardian
*By the Department of Health and Welfare
*By law enforcement if the child is found to be in imminent danger
*By the child if child calls the crisis hotline and reports a need for safe shelter
Head Start (Early)
Garden City, Idaho, USA
304 E. 36th St
Expectant parents and families with infants up to age 36 months. Prenatal development, parenting skills, child development, nutrition, safety issues, health info and referrals, behavioral and family living skills are addressed via group meetings and home visits.
Head Start Association
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3820 Cecile Avenue
A federally funded child development program for very low-income young children, children with disabilities and their families.
Head Start of Northeastern Nevada
Elko, Nevada, USA
1280 Golf Course Road
Preschool services birth to 3 years of age. Parent and family days. Home visits. Ratio of 1-4 children per teacher.
Head Start-Friends of Children & Families Inc.
Boise, Idaho, USA
4709 W. Camas
Free Pre-school Services Program offers family support services, nutritious meals, qualified teachers, services for children with disabilities, developmental preschool activities and transportation available.
Health & Welfare Navigation Services
Boise, Idaho, USA
1720 Westgate Dr. Ste A2
The goal of this program is provide information about health and welfare services as well as resources in the community. Provides information on rental and transportation assistance. Do not take walk-ins.
Health KiCC
Pierre, South Dakota, USA
600 East Capitol Avenue
Specialized in children’s development.
Hearts and Lives
Crestline, California, USA
23332 Crestline Rd.
Hearts & Lives addresses the needs of residents in the Rim Mountain Communities through case
management, education, direct services and referrals; collaborating with
governmental and non-profit community resource providers.
Heavy Equipment Operator School of Idaho (HEOSI)
Boise, Idaho, USA
4250 Gekeler Lane
Herb Kaufman Head Start
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4020 Perry Street
A federally funded child development program for very low-income young children, children with disabilities and their families.
High Desert Center
Victorville, California, USA
16248 Victor St.
Adult/juvenile classes available Diversion – Court Ordered DEJ Program – 16 week PC 1000
Hodia
Camp Hodia is fun and offers kids the opportunity to share common experiences, meet others with diabetes, and form meaningful friendships. For many campers this is their first time away from home. Our programs strive to foster self-esteem and self-reliance in a safe, healthy environment.
Holy Child Early Learning Center
440 Reno Ave Reno, NV 89509
Holy Child Early Learning Center
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
ADOPTION SERVICES OVERVIEW
Free assistance and counseling to birth parents who are considering adoption, along with services for prospective adoptive families who wish to grow their families through adoption. Our Adoption Services program is one of only two licensed adoptive agencies located in northern Nevada.
PROGRAM CONTACT: Linda Kennedy lkennedy@ccsnn.org
(775) 322-7073 ext. 231
RESOURCE NETWORK OVERVIEW
Our St. Vincent’s Resource Network provides one-on-one case management for people in need. Free services include: clothing, bus passes with a verified appointment, diapers, personal care items, work permits, and referrals to other services free of charge.
PROGRAM CONTACT: Velsabet Mojica
vmojica@ccsnn.org
(775) 322-7073 ext. 342
FOOD PANTRY OVERVIEW
The St. Vincent’s Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in Nevada, serving more than 15,000 people each month. We offer non-perishable, canned and packaged food products to individuals and families in need at no cost.
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry
500 E. Fourth Street
Reno, Nevada 89512
Hours (year-round)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
( Hours vary based on volunteer and staff available.)
Starting March 1, St. Vincent’s Food Pantry will no longer be accepting new clients after 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. On Saturdays, new clients will no longer be accepted after 2 p.m. This will allow our staff to work more efficiently while continuing to offer a high volume of services.
Contact Us
(775) 786-5266
ccarrillo@ccsnn.org
DINING ROOM OVERVIEW
The St. Vincent’s Dining Room is Reno’s single most important program for severely under-nourished residents and families. The dining room serves a free hot lunch, Monday through Saturday to an average of 550 people daily.
St. Vincent’s Dining Room
325 Valley Road
Reno, Nevada 89512
Free hot lunch
Monday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Contact us
(775) 329-5363
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHERN NEVADA’S ST. VINCENT’S DINING ROOM PROGRAM
Established in 1961, the St. Vincent’s Dining Room of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada feeds nutritious meals to the poor, the homeless, and under-served men, women, and children six days a week (including holidays) in a clean and safe environment. Since our beginning, we have served more than 3 million free meals.
In 2015, we fed an average of 550 people per day, and served more than 156,000 meals. Looking back to 2008, this number was in the low 400s. Although both of these are large numbers, there is a fluctuation in attendance based on the time of the week and the time of the month. Early in the week, we experience far fewer people dining with us than we do later in the week. We also see this pattern on a monthly basis, as we feed many more people at the end of the month than we do earlier in the month. Based on our observations and discussions with the people who share a meal with us, we have found that about half of the people who regularly participate in our free meals have some rather minimal income. For example, many of these people get paid weekly, and when their money runs out (usually at the end of the week), they bring their families to the St. Vincent’s Dining Room rather than going hungry.
SENIOR NUTRITION OVERVIEW
Our senior nutrition program is a public-private partnership with Washoe County which provides “Meals on Wheels” to homebound seniors and congregate lunch service at sites throughout the Reno-Sparks area.
Contact Us
(775) 328-2575
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHERN NEVADA AND WASHOE COUNTY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM: A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
In an effort to provide quality service and keep up with a local increase in the need for senior meal services, Washoe County and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada are proud to offer the collaborative Senior Nutrition Program, to include both the congregate meal and home-delivered Meals on Wheels programs. By combining efforts, we hope to reduce meal production costs and provide more meals to homebound residents and senior citizens. This partnership allows the two groups to serve an estimated 400,000 meals per year to local seniors.
SENIOR NUTRITION SERVICES
Congregate Meal Program: Lunch in a group setting; socialize with other participants while enjoying a healthy meal. The program provides one meal per day to seniors 60+ and qualified individuals (spouse of a senior, disabled living at a nutrition site, or disabled dependent on a senior). A hot meal or fresh salad is provided Monday through Friday at ten senior meal locations. Monthly menus are available online or at each meal site location. With the exception of the Washoe County Senior Center, reservations must be made by 9:00 AM on the desired day. Individuals wishing to enjoy a fresh salad in place of a hot meal are required to sign up in person or by phone at the desired meal location by 9:00 AM that day.
Home Delivered Meals: Provides delivery of meals to homebound seniors 60+ who are unable to participate in the Washoe County Senior Services Congregate Meal program due to an illness or a disability. Meals provided are in accordance with established dietary guidelines and food safety standards. The suggested voluntary contribution is $2 per meal. Self addressed stamped envelopes are provided by the meal delivery drivers for contributions to be mailed to Washoe County Senior Services.
For more information about this public-private collaboration, or to find out how to refer a senior for this program, please visit the Washoe County Senior Nutrition Programs website .
IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE OVERVIEW
Our immigration assistance program helps clients find and fund a legal pathway to citizenship. We assist people with obtaining legal permanent residency, temporary protective status, employment authorization, U non-immigrant status, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Make an appointment
(775) 322-7073, ext 730
immigration@ccsnn.org
CROSSROADS HOUSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A partnership with Washoe County Social Services and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office that provides housing and supportive living arrangements for men and women battling addiction and transitioning out of homelessness. Drug and alcohol counseling is offered to all residents.
A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WASHOE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHERN NEVADA.
The Crossroads Program is a collaboration between Washoe County Social Services (WCSS) and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada that began in January of 2011. The program provides a supportive living arrangement for men and women transitioning out of homelessness. Clients in the program are given a safe and caring environment to live in, along with wraparound social services including drug and alcohol counseling, employment support, volunteer/work opportunities, and other tools to help them establish a new, more productive path in life.
The goal of Crossroads is to prevent relapses into homelessness and substance abuse, and to reduce public costs associated with jail, hospital and other emergency services. The program has shown tremendous success with many community partners, and Washoe County estimates that Crossroads is saving the community about $12 million per year.
- Average length of stay at Crossroads – 192 days
- 1,700 clients served since inception in 2011
- 96% of residents volunteer in the community
- 25% of residents have been reunited with their families
- 100% of program participants are clean, sober and working toward their personal goals
Clients at Crossroads are wrapped in social services as they continue their regular treatment programs. They are surrounded by a live-in network which will aim to help them establish healthy relationships, a sense of community, and improved life and social skills. We believe Crossroads is a benchmark program that has the potential for expansion and replication both locally and statewide.
HOLY CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER OVERVIEW
Holy Child Early Learning Center is a quality, nurturing early education and childcare center for ages eight weeks to six years.
Holy Child Early Learning Center
440 Reno Ave.
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 329-2979
Center Director: Marie Short
mshort@ccsnn.org
Hours of Operation
7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
To go directly to Holy Child Early Learning Center's web page, go to:
holychildearlylearning.org
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NORTHERN NEVADA’S HOLY CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER
For 72 years, Holy Child Early Learning Center has offered children an environment that allows them to foster a lifelong love of learning, while exploring their creativity and building their character and moral base.
What We Offer Children
- Math, science, language, and literacy skills developed with hands-on experiences.
- Thematic units that encourage curiosity, self-direction, and confidence.
- Character building experiences and lessons that promote positive morals.
Holy Child Early Learning Center is situated in a spacious, beautiful setting close to the California Avenue Arts District and a few blocks south of the Truckee River and downtown corridor. Holy Child Early Learning Center is located just off of RTC Route #6, which makes this special academic setting for young learners easily accessible to families from all around the Reno/Sparks area.
Holy Child Early Learning Center Weekly Tuition
Includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack daily
Part Time: Half day $25 per day Full day $35 per day
Full Time: 5 Days per Week (Mon-Fri) $112 - $145
For more information about Holy Child Early Learning Center, please call (775) 329-2979 today.(Reduced tuition is available to income qualifying families needing full time services per the WCSHS guidelines)
KIDS TO SENIORS KORNER PROGRAM OVERVIEW
KSK does outreach in low-income neighborhoods, motels and housing complexes to provide wraparound support and immunizations to people in need.
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada's Kids to Seniors Korner Program
500 E. Fourth Street
Reno, NV 89512
Contact Us
(775) 432-9165
KIDS TO SENIORS KORNER PROGRAM
The Kids to Seniors Korner (KSK) program is a private and public collaborative which involves several local partners, including the Reno Police Department, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Health District, Social Services and Senior Services. The KSK mission is to provide a combination of services to at-risk populations, such as low-income children, families and seniors citizens.
KSK program social workers and outreach specialists conduct bi-weekly Knock 'n' Talks with local law enforcement officers and medical workers in order to target specific neighborhoods and help residents who may be in need of services. Our mobile clinic served 4,355 children, families and seniors in Washoe County in 2015, including providing 3,311 primary care referrals and 2,910 immunizations.
Services Include:
- immunizations
- health and social service assessments
- education
- resources/referrals to other helping agencies
- ongoing case management
- food, clothing, etc.
The Wandering Project
Kids to Seniors Korner is proud to be a community partner with the Washoe County Sheriff's Wandering Project program. The Wandering Prevention Program also provides a Care Trak bracelet, which is a proven tracking system that helps fulfill our primary goal of saving lives and preventing injury or health complications caused by wandering into dangerous places. You can get your FREE Wandering Prevention tote which includes a resource DVD, a door lock, screwdriver, door knob cover and more. We understand that caring for a person with Alzheimer’s/Dementia or a child with cognitive impairments can present unique challenges. We want to help you keep the person you care for safe and give you greater peace of mind. You can pick up your free tote at Crossroads located at 500 E. Fourth Street Reno, NV 89512. You can also call them at (775) 378-9754 or you can email Andrea Landis at alandis@ccsnn.org to arrange for delivery.
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
PLATES TO EASE POVERTY
Plates to Ease Poverty is Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada’s annual fundraiser which raises money to support ongoing services
OPERATION STOCKING STUFFER
Operation Stocking Stuffer is held every December in the St. Vincent’s Dining Room. It includes a carnival, visit from Santa, and stockings filled with age-appropriate toys for hundreds of children in need.
OPERATION EASTER BASKET
An annual event held in our St. Vincent's Dining Room on Palm Sunday. We distribute Easter baskets to local children who are living in poverty and provide a special pancake breakfast and party for our guests. The Easter bunny always makes an appearance!
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT
Project Homeless Connect brings dozens of local service providers together to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with medical care, social services, housing aid, and much more.
FOOD DRIVES
We rely on support from the community via donations and local food drives to provide meals to thousands of people in need across northern Nevada.
HEARTFELT HAIRCUTS
Heartfelt Haircuts is a partnership with local stylists that provides free haircuts the 3rd Monday of every month in the St. Vincent’s Dining Room.
OPERATION RESILIENCE
Operation Resilience is a partnership between Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada and Double Diamond Athletic Club with a focus on feeding local veterans in need.
LEPRECHAUNS AND LIBATIONS
Leprechauns and Libations is our annual St. Patrick’s Day themed dinner and fundraiser to support the poverty assistance programs of Catholic Charities.
Thrift Stores
ST. VINCENT'S THRIFT SHOP
The St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop has been open since 1960, helping to fund the St. Vincent’s Programs for 55 years!
MORE ABOUT ST. VINCENT'S THRIFT SHOP
Address
500 E. Fourth Street
Reno, Nevada 89512
Hours
Mon-Sun: 9:00 am - 5:45 pm
Phone
(775) 322-9824
ST. VINCENT'S SUPER THRIFT
Sparks, welcome to St. Vincent’s Super Thrift! We expanded in May 2015, adding an additional thrift shop to help fund the St. Vincent’s poverty programs of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada.
MORE ABOUT ST. VINCENT'S SUPER THRIFT
Address
190 E. Glendale Avenue
Sparks, Nevada 89431
Hours
Mon-Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone
(775) 322-7073
IF YOU WANT TO EASE THE PAIN OF POVERTY, DONATING AND VOLUNTEERING ARE GREAT PLACES TO START.
Your gift to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is so important. Your generosity helps those in need and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the thousands of men, women, and children of all faiths that we serve each year here in Northern Nevada. We are proud to say that 88 cents of every dollar goes directly to feeding the hungry and providing services and resources to help us ease the pain of poverty in our community.
Our Promises to You as a Donor
- We will be accountable, effective, and efficient stewards of your gift.
- You will be treated as a partner in our mission, with respect, gratitude, dignity, and recognition.
- You will be connected to a community of givers who are making a difference.
- You will continue a proud tradition of helping those most in need in creative and innovative ways.
Homemaker Program
Carson City, Nevada, USA
3416 Goni Road, Suite D-132
The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division's Homemaker Program is an essential community-based service based on the principle that in-home care can help preserve or improve the quality of the recipients' lives and reduce the need for unnecessary out-of-home care.
Housing For Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
285 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100
This organization seeks to strethen families, neighborhoods and communities through quality housing. Services include homebuyer education, housing counseling and affordable housing development.
Humboldt County 4-H Youth Development
Winnemucca, Nevada, USA
1085 Fairground Road
4-H club programming in Humboldt County covers several project areas that teach leadership, life skills and citizenship. Typical 4-H age for club members range from 9 to 19 years of age; however, many of the clubs accept Cloverbuds, youth ages 5 to 8.
Idaho Commission on Aging
Boise, Idaho, USA
341 W Washington
These services are designed to assist older individuals in avoiding institutionalization and assist individuals in long-term care institutions who are able to return to their communities, including: Client assessment, case management services, and development and coordination of community services In-home services and other community services, including home health, homemaker, shopping, escort, reader, and letter writing services, to assist older individuals to live independently in a home environment Health (including mental health), education and training, welfare, informational, recreational, homemaker, counseling, or referral services Transportation services to facilitate access to supportive services or nutrition services, and services provided by an Area Agency on Aging Supportive activities to meet the special needs of caregivers, including caretakers who provide in-home services to frail older individuals
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WIA YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAM
Youth ages 16-21 and adults 18+: possible financial help with GED & job training. Must meet eligibility requirements, call for appointment. Provide assistance in obtaining GED or High School Diploma. Spanish.
Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Boise, Idaho, USA
704 N. 7th St
An advocacy group for parents with children with severe emotional disorders. Groups can make referrals, brainstorm ideas and coordinate information for families, as well as IEP meetings and parent support groups.
IDAHO PARTNERS FOR HOME BUYER EDUCATION, INC
Boise, Idaho, USA
565 W. Myrtle Street
This is a HUD Housing approved Housing Assistance agency. They may be able to provide housing assistance. Review their description below.
Housing assistance programs include:
Pre purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops
Idaho Radar Center
Boise, Idaho, USA
2103 University Drive
The Idaho RADAR Center provides free information about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to Idaho residents only. It includes a Video Lending Library of over 900 titles and functions as a statewide information clearinghouse and resource referral center
IDYLLWILD HELP CENTER
California, USA
26330 State Highway 243, Idyllwild
Direct Services Provided: Utility assistance, medical, fire place wood, and child gift certificates. Idyllwild Residents Only
Inland Behavioral & Health Services
San Bernardino, California, USA
1963 N. “E” Street
*English only Self-pay, sliding scale
Inland Valley Recovery Center
San Bernardino, California, USA
939 North D St 91786
Upland, California, USA
1260 East Arrow Highway Bldg C 91786
Upland, California, USA
934 N. Mountain Avenue Ste A &
Insurance accepted Self-pay on a sliding scale *Spanish available *English only available Men, women and children Insurance, self-pay, financial assistance 90-Day Program
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5542 South Fort Apache, Suite 100
Offers diabetes publications and research, youth Ambassador Program, Parent Coffee Talk and Rockin' Teen Scene program.
Kids R Us
Reno, Nevada, USA
4800 Filbert Rd
Child Care & Day Care
Kids Services
Boise, Idaho, USA
7950 W. King Street,
This program provides supervised visitation of children for a fee. Also provides a neutral location where parents can pick up and drop off children without having to interact directly with each other.
Lander County School District
Battle Mountain, Nevada, USA
625 Weaver Avenue
Emergency Services
Las Familias Preschool
San Bernardino, California, USA
3041 N Sierra Way
Our Tuesday/Thursday classes are for ages 2-3, with tuition at $110.00/mo., and our Monday/Wednesday/Friday class is a pre-Kindergarten class with tuition at $130.00 /mo., or five days a week for $205/mo. Our regular school year follows a traditional school calendar, starting in September and ending in June, with winter and spring breaks. For information on our summer program, visit our offices or contact us by the email address listed below. Because we are a parent participation preschool, we are able to have high quality education with much lower tuition costs than most preschools. Each child needs to have a parent, or grandparent, or other family member, friend or caregiver, work at the school once every two weeks. Parents also help coordinate parties and special events, field trips, and fundraisers
Las Vagas Urban League
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
930 W. Owens
Las Vegas Urban League
If you are faced with and eviction, or are struggling to pay your rent, meet with a housing specialist to learn about available options. They offer tenant/landlord medication, may have some limited funding to pay rent or housing costs, free legal advice, and can help people apply for government and public aid, including low income housing.
What We Do
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SENIOR CENTER
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Substance Abuse & Mental Health Program
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
www.lvpaiutetribe.com/hhs
Provides youth substance abuse prevention, assessment and placement to inpatient programs.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
480 West Bonanza Rd
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission strives to be the model for providing hope and change to the homeless, addicted, and others in need. We do this through feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and by offering care, support, and an introduction to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In the end, we provide redemption, recovery, and re-entry to independent living. Spiritual Guidance, Recovery Program, Clothing Ministry, Daily Meals, Emergency Shelter, Food pantry program – emergency food for hundreds of needy families, Holiday food baskets – distributed in November and December, Mothers with babies – provided with formula, baby food, diapers and more, Service agencies – daycare, senior homes, etc., daily given bread, dairy, and more
Las Vegas School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3150 Tenaya Way, #112
The UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center provides families with the gamut of specialists needed for autism care: from developmental pediatrics to behavioral health, developmental psychology, neurology, genetics, social and vocation training. The accompanying academic health center offers a wide range of additional services to the community.
Las Vegas Urban League
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2470 North Decatur, Suite 150
The Child Care Subsidy Program assists low-income families, families receiving temporary public assistance, and those transitioning from public assistance in obtaining childcare so they can work or attend training/school.
Las Vegas Urban League
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3575 West Cheyenne Avenue, #101
The mission of the Las Vegas Urban League is to empower communities and ensure equal opportunity for low-income citizens. It establishes programs and support policies that address social and economic issues faced by low income and minority residents of Clark County Nevada, and its outlying areas.
Latter-day Saints Student Assoc. Lunch
Boise, Idaho, USA
1929 University Dr
FRIDAY LUNCH WILL BE SERVED EACH FRIDAY OF THE FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS FOR $1.50 AT THE DOOR. LUNCHES ARE DELICIOUS.
Learning Lab
Garden City, Idaho, USA
308 E. 36th Street
Program goal is to break the cycle of generational illiteracy, recognizing the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher. Emphasize teaching as a family unit. Courses include early childhood/emergent literacy for zero to 6-year-old children, adult basic skills, Parent and Child Together (PACT) time and parenting skills instruction.
Life’s Kitchen Inc
Boise, Idaho, USA
1025 S. Capitol Blvd.
Life’s Kitchen is a free 16 week job and life skills training program for young adults between the ages of 16 and 20 who have significant barriers to employment. Trainees at Life’s Kitchen gain the skills necessary to find and secure employment and to live as financially independent members of our community. More important, Life’s Kitchen is about personal development. We want our trainees to develop a sense of direction and purpose in life; to be resilient, self-efficacious, and confident that they have the ability to bounce back from adversity and continue to move forward in life. Our ultimate goal is to put young people on a trajectory towards success.
Life’s Kitchen
Boise, Idaho, USA
1025 S. Capital,
Program focuses to transform the lives of young adults age 16 to 20yo by building self-sufficiency and independent living through job training and placement in the food services industry. The program lasts 18 weeks and includes culinary and life skill training.
Lighthouse Men’s Homeless Shelter Nampa
Nampa, Idaho, USA
304 16th Ave. North
Additional services we provide to homeless men in Nampa include:
- Education
- Work-search assistance
- Mental health counseling
- New Life Program (Addiction recovery)
- Veterans Ministry Program
VISIT OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS MEN
If you need help now — whether shelter, food, clothing or anything in between — that staff at the Lighthouse will never turn you away due to lack of space. The doors of our Nampa, ID men’s shelter are always open.
Meal Times (Open to Men, Women & Children)
Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Monday – Saturday), 8:00 a.m. (Sunday)
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Saturday), 1:00 p.m. (Sunday)
Dinner – 7:00 p.m. (Daily)
Check-In Overnight Shelter – 4:00 p.m. (Daily). Single Men. Call 208-461-4833 or come by to find out how to check in for the night.
Chapel Service – 6:00 p.m. (Daily)
Lion & Lamb Christian School
1220 Robb Dr Reno, NV 89523
Lion & Lamb Christian School
The Lion & Lamb Christian School is a ministry of Grace Church that opened its doors in January of 1996. We affirm the commandment of Christ: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
We are a non-profit, 12-month preschool and kindergarten with appropriate developmental programs for children aged three to six. Our school provides children a Bible-centered Christian education of the highest quality by creating an atmosphere where children feel loved, nurtured and secure.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Education: We provide a well-rounded curriculum that is in accordance with Nevada Pre-K Standards. We build a strong foundation for academic success by catering to all learning styles, helping each individual child grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Biblical stories and principles are incorporated into our curriculum to develop Christian standards and values. All of our teachers meet Washoe County Social Services and Nevada State Department of Education requirements for employment.
Play: We believe socialization is an important aspect of a child’s education. Play stimulates imagination, creates opportunities for positive interaction, and is essential to providing a vivid and vital childhood. We focus on the process of play, not the product.
Safety: The safety of your children is absolutely a top priority of all our teachers and staff. All of our staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. Maintaining a secure environment for our students is paramount.
OUR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM OFFERS:
- Licensure by the Nevada Department of Education.
- Small class sizes that allow for lots of one-on-one time.
- Half-day and all-day programs.
- Curriculum that exceeds Common Core Standards.
- Enrichment during WCSD breaks.
- Extended hours: arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. (either program) and stay till 5:30 p.m. (all-day program) at no additional cost.
- Computer lab, P.E. program, special events, field trips and afternoon snacks included.
- Affordable tuition.
- Children learn about the Bible and Christ's love.
The Lion & Lamb Christian School enrolls children of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin, and they are entitled to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, enrollment policies, scholarship, and other school administered programs.
ENROLLMENT
We are continually accept applications for enrollment for full-day and half-day preschool and kindergarten. Please call us at 775-747-7769 to schedule a tour today! We want you to make sure your child and our school are the perfect fit.
We do accept applications for our waiting list if we are currently full.
Little Mountain Preschool
San Bernardino, California, USA915 Little Mountain Dr
Schedule an appointment today at Little Mountain Preschool.
LUGONIA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Redlands, California, USA
202 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Contact: Sara Costilla, Family Resource Specialist
Parenting skills, self-sufficiency, community
action, child abuse prevention services, information and referral services,
education, literacy and life skills.
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
51 N. Pecos Rd, Suites 109-113
Offers a variety of help please contact us if your in need of services.
Madison Early Childhood Center
Boise, Idaho, USA
2215 W. Madison Av.
For 3-5-year-olds. For possible problems with speech, language, self-help skills, hearing, vision, social and emotional, motor skills & concepts. Screenings once a month, call for appt.
Martin Luther King
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1555 West Carey Avenue North
A federally funded child development program for very low-income young children, children with disabilities and their families.
MARY’S MERCY
San Bernardino, California, USA
Mall 500 Inland Center Dr.
Learn about accessing government sponsored healthcare. Research a vast library of health and local community resources including food banks, low income housing, etc. Receive assistance from onsite bilingual staff about healthcare information. Watch a video about health related subjects such as diabetes. A multipurpose meeting room is available to community based agencies to hold events or meeting free of charge. A Dr. Cleo kids' corner where youngsters can draw, take a free photo with Molina's cat doctor mascot-Dr. Cleo, or have fun face painting. Health vouchers are available for individuals to redeem at Molina Medical offices where they can receive the personalized care they need. Access to multiple other services for various county agencies and community based organizations.
MARY’S MERCY CENTER
San Bernardino, California, USA
P.o. Box 7563 I
We are a non-profit public benefit corporation and organized exclusively for charitable, religious and educational purposes.
MATCH
Boise, Idaho, USA
101 W. Bannock Street
This ongoing pediatric education program is available to hospital staff, nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians. CMEs are available.
McCarran KinderCare
1285 N McCarran Blvd Sparks, NV 89431
McCarran KinderCare
Our approach to learning makes all the difference, and the research shows it!
Little minds are wide open and ready to learn, and we have a unique way of encouraging children to become life-long learners. A recent study of 5000 KinderCare children using the nationally-recognized BRIGANCE® Early Childhood Screens III found that our students are exceeding expectations on their assessments.
Infants through prekindergartners were assessed on developmental skills that are known predictors of later success in school and beyond, including:
- Language and Literacy Development
- Executive Function
- Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development and Wellness
- Cognitive Development
- Creative Expressions
Inclusion Philosophy
KinderCare welcomes children of all abilities, with the commitment to provide quality care and education to each child. We believe every child is a unique individual with varying needs, and we welcome the diversity that brings to our centers. All children and families deserve to be full members of their communities, to have the opportunity for development and learning, and to experience a sense of belonging.
KinderCare supports inclusion by providing access to our world-class curriculum programs, embracing inclusive participation in our programs, and offering support to our educators through training and consultation by our Education and Inclusion Services teams. Inclusion is not just a strategy for helping certain children overcome challenges; inclusion is a way of life at KinderCare.
Programs by Age
Language and Literacy Development
Involves children’s abilities to convey their ideas, thoughts, and feelings through speaking and writing, and their ability to demonstrate early reading skills.
Executive Function
Focuses on the development of skills necessary for learning, such as self-regulation, attention, and persistence.
Social and Emotional Development
Supports your child’s ability to express and regulate feelings and develop relations with others.
Physical Development and Wellness
Gives your child opportunities to build large- and small-muscle skills, strength, stamina, and knowledge needed to live a healthy lifestyle.
Cognitive Development
Supports the mental processes needed to think, make sense of the world, and understand knowledge across different subjects, including mathematics, science, and social studies.
Creative Expression
Helps your child creatively explore the arts, movement, drama, and music.
Discover Smiles from Morning to Night
We've designed a wondrous world to foster the daily development of infant minds and bodies. More than just a day care, your little one starts his or her learning journey with us and we'll work with you to make the transition a smooth and happy time, creating a strong bond and a setting that feels like family.
Inside Your Infant's day
Each day your child will be discovering things using all five senses, copying simple actions of the people around them, experimenting with toy instruments, exploring textures, colors, and learning a variety of words and sounds through playing with other children.
Purposeful Play Is Early Education
Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
Toddlers—Always On the Move
When your child is all over the place, they're discovering their world. Toddlers learn best in safe, loving places where they can explore, in their own way. The activities for this age group are built around toddlers' limitless curiosity and their natural desire to push boundaries.
Inside Your Toddler's Day
During their time with us your child will learn to count, discover writing and music, and start building toward following simple instructions, writing, and the potty.
Purposeful Play Is Early Education
Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
Two-Year-Olds Explore
Your little one is discovering more and more each day. Our approach to teaching this age as they navigate their world uses music, art, and movement while nurturing their progress toward preschool.
A Day in the Life of Your Two Year Old
Our time with your child will include learning and social opportunities like simple addition and subtraction and science, movement and imaginative play with props and dress-up clothes. Much of this will include group play where your child will make friends and learn cooperation and taking turns.
Purposeful Play Is Early Education
Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
Share in the Learning Fun
With improved coordination and thinking the world begins to open up for preschoolers. Our program introduces language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills in a natural sequence to nourish learning one step and a time, with individual attention suited to your child's unique needs.
Moments in Your Preschooler's Day
Each day at our centers preschoolers explore science experiments, create artwork, play characters and movement games. In this way they learn following directions and other key skills for learning success.
Purposeful Play Is Early Education
Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
Getting Ready for a Lifetime of Learning
Your child will gain independence while getting ready for the transition to kindergarten with a more organized environment. Our passionate teachers will partner with you during this special time making their "senior year" of preschool the best it can be.
Your Prekindergartner's Day
Each day your child will explore a variety of cultures, doing simple addition and subtraction, creating simple patterns, singing songs, doing art, and making music.
Purposeful Play Is Early Education
Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
KinderCare Early Foundations® Transitional Kindergarten
A program for children who missed the kindergarten cutoff date.
If your child completed or mastered prekindergarten but did not meet the cutoff date for kindergarten, this is the right choice for you. Enhanced whole-group activities and project-related learning activities help engage children in key competency areas such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Focus areas
Project-related learning activities in this program include an enhanced focus on higher-level skills from the developmental domains of Language and Literacy Development, Executive Function, and Social and Emotional Development. In each project-related learning phase, children are engaged in key competencies that ensure their success in kindergarten and beyond, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Project-related learning activities also align to higher-level skills from the other developmental domains represented in the Prekindergarten program.
Project journals
Your child will make writing and math journals, plus work with preprinted, project-specific journals that encourage skill development through writing, drawing and other visual representations such as photographs.
Great School Experience Start Here
All three of our kindergarten programs are taught in a safe, familiar environment children know and love. This makes learning more fun and effective.
All our kindergarten programs feature:
- Small class size
- Individualized attention
- Early Foundations® curriculum
- A blend of learning and fun designed to make children into lifelong learners
The programs are:
Transitional Kindergarten
A small class size environment
for children who are done with prekindergarten but not ready for kindergarten. Transitional kindergarten’s project-related learning model means children take lead roles on projects and complete them in small and whole groups.
Kindergarten
An academically rich, all-day program with before- and after-school care, standardized tests, and parent-teacher conferences. It prepares children for first grade and beyond.
K12® Interactive Kindergarten
A full-day, highly collaborative kindergarten program that features an interactive smart board, a range of teaching methods designed to cater to different learning styles, a development plan incorporating ongoing assessments for parents, and more.
Not all centers offer our kindergarten programs. Ask your center director for more information.
Kindergarten is a critical year for young learners. Experienced KinderCare teachers will tap into your child’s natural curiosity to help boost school readiness. Our engaging lessons make the most of current technology while offering plenty of hands-on play and exploration.
Additional Programs
School-age early education for grades K-6
Even after school's out for the day, children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating child care environment. Our before- and after-school child care program allows kindergarten and school-age children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences. From homework help to fun physical activities, our early education program is designed so that everyone goes home happy.
Our areas of focus give your child endless opportunities to learn and grow.
Our Learning Adventures enrichment programs provide children at all levels with new skills, confidence, and a love of learning. From school prep to extra-curricular fun, each program offers individualized instruction in classroom settings with low teacher to child ratios. Learning Adventures programs meet individual children’s needs by catering to their learning styles and the rate at which they learn.
Learning Adventures programs are designed to:
- Improve academic skills
- Build school readiness
- Instill confidence and build competence through a combination of learning and fun
Phonics Adventures® (ages 3 and older)
Set your child up for advanced success with literacy through phonics, the study of letters and sounds. Reader books, games, and activity cards help your child understand the basics of vowels and blending syllables, giving him confidence and command of language.
Reading Adventures® (ages 4 and older)
Your child will master core literacy concepts, strengthen reading skills, and develop a love of books and reading. Reading Adventures builds the foundation for future bookworms.
Math Adventures® (ages 3 and older)
Whatever your child's age, he or she will develop math confidence and competence in this program. Your younger child will master math concepts like shape and number recognition; your older child will develop a solid understanding of multiplication and division.
Conversational Spanish Adventures® (ages 5 and older)
Building on the basic Spanish vocabulary taught in our proprietary Early Foundations® Preschool and Prekindergarten programs, this program teaches your child Spanish conversation skills, laying the foundation for a bilingual future.
Cooking Adventures® (ages 3 and older)
Food is fun and messy. Cooking teaches children science, language, motor skills, and social skills. In addition, Cooking Adventures will give your child a deeper understanding of what they eat and help them develop healthy eating habits.
Music Adventures® (ages 2-4 and 4-6)
In this fun, multi-sensory music and rhythm program, your child will strengthen memory, develop learning skills, increase cognitive development, explore different musical genres,learn keyboarding skills, and grow the ability to express emotion. Music education is provided by Kindermusik®.
It’s a small world. Help your child succeed with a bilingual immersion preschool program featuring Mandarin and English, created in collaboration with leading foreign language educators.
The curriculum teaches Mandarin through stimulating, age-appropriate, hands-on activities. Children will learn common Mandarin vocabulary such as family names, foods, parts of the body, and items in nature, and learn about Chinese culture, too.
Out-of-School Break-Time Programs
When school’s out, KinderCare is open for kids of all ages, including school-agers and those who don’t attend our programs during the rest of the year.
Spring Break
During Spring Break, kids get a taste of math, science, sports, and more during this fun weeklong program. We not only keep kids learning during Spring Break—we also get them excited about summer with activities that provide a sneak preview of all the excitement planned for our 12-week Summer Break.
Summer Break
We offer several fun and engaging themes over the course of the summer to ignite children’s imagination and curiosity. Enroll in one week, a few weeks, or all 12 weeks—and if you have more than one child, enjoy the convenience of having them in one safe place together all summer.
Learn more about our upcoming Summer Break program!
Winter Break
The Winter Break program brings learning and fun together—and the best part? We help children build their potential by encouraging them to choose their own learning activities, work in groups, and stay active. You can sign your children up for one day or every day—whatever works best for you!
This is a big decision for your family. The best way to get you the information you need is to speak directly with the center director in your neighborhood, so you can explain your individual needs. Your Center Director will help guide you through our invaluable programs and affordable pricing.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to what the tuition will be for your family. Child care costs will vary based on your situation. Here are some of the things that impact the cost:
- Prices vary regionally. To give you the most accurate information, we need to know your location.
- Cost is based on the number of days per week, and hours per day that your child will be with us.
- Cost will vary depending on your child’s age, and the programs that they are enrolled in.
To learn more about KinderCare tuition, please find a center from the list below and reach out to the Center Director there to get more details. You are also welcome to chat online with one of our friendly support team members.
Step 1: Register
The KinderCare Family Connection system provides an easy way to pay your tuition online. Start by registering. Here's how:
- Talk to your Center Director to receive your invitation key (email address required).
- Log into your e-mail to get your personalized invitation.
- To begin your one-time activation, follow the hyperlink in your invitation e-mail.
Step 2: Log in to Family Connection
Once you have a username and password, head over to Family Connection to LOG IN.
As a service and convenience for parents, the new Enrollment Agreement has fill-able fields so you can complete it easily online. Then simply print it and bring the Enrollment Agreement to your Center Director.
To update enrollment information, click one of the links below to download a copy of our Enrollment Agreement (If you have problems, download a newer version of Acrobat Reader):
- Download California Resident Form (PDF - 587KB)
- Download Washington Resident Form (PDF - 596KB)
- Download All other states Resident Form (PDF - 567KB)
Important tips for completing your forms:
- Use a separate form for each child
- Fill out all sections highlighted in blue and white
- Once filled out, print the document in full and bring it to your Center Director
- Personally discuss all changes with your Center Director
- Bring your Driver's License with you as your Center Director will need to verify your Driver's License number, state and expiration date
Last step: Meet with your Center Director
Updates to your Enrollment Agreement will NOT be effective until the Center Director signs the new Enrollment Agreement. Here's what your Center Director needs to do:
- Fill in your weekly or monthly tuition amount and complete several other required sections
- Establish and document the effective date
- Require your signature on the completed document
- Provide you with a signed copy and place a copy in your child's file
Prior to any of the changes becoming effective, your Center Director will establish an effective date and sign the printed copy of the Enrollment Agreement. Feel free to save this document in a safe location on your computer. Throughout the year you will be able to return to it to make additional changes or updates.
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes owed. Some credits are refundable – taxes can be reduced to the point that a taxpayer receives a refund instead of paying taxes. A tax credit is even more valuable to families than a tax deduction.
Under current federal law, eligible families can claim child care tax credits* up to:
- $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (up to $1,050 for each of your first two children; the exact amount depends on your income and actual child care expenses);
- $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit; and
- $5,657 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. (The exact amount depends on your income)
Child Care Tax Credit Resources
Detailed information on federal child care tax credits for parents is available from:
- The Internal Revenue Service: Call (800) TAX-1040 or (800) 829-1040
- Tax Information for Parents:
* Credit amounts may change from year-to-year, are usually dependent on total family income and size, and may be subject to maximum income or child care spending limitations. Consult your tax advisor, the IRS, and state revenue officials to confirm your eligibility.
Support for Military & Federal Families
KinderCare Learning Centers proudly support U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. National Park Services, and U.S. General Services Administration families.
Finding the right care and learning environment for your child is an important decision – one we know can be impacted by many variables in a military family's life.
In an effort to help military families in need of care, KinderCare has partnered with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for eligible active duty military families and a solution to address their child care needs when care at an on-base Child Development Center (CDC) isn’t available.
We also offer a Child Care Subsidy Program administered through the USDA (formerly administered by the General Services Administration (GSA)) for eligible Active Duty members or Active Duty Reservists of the U.S. Coast Guard called to action for 180 days of longer, U.S. National Park Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. General Services Administration who don’t live or work near a Child Development Center (CDC).
Whether you’re in need of a temporary solution while your family is in transition or you’re looking for a long-term, ongoing partnership, we’re confident that we can provide you and your family with a high-quality solution that works for you.
Benefits available to eligible families include:
- Reduced tuition rates
- High-quality care and an unsurpassed learning experience, no matter where you are. We’re proud to share that we have more nationally accredited centers than any other private child care provider in the country.
- Consistent learning experiences, no matter where you relocate. We have more than 1,400 centers nationwide, all which use the same curriculum to teach in their classrooms.
Military Families
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED THROUGH CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA:
- Eligibility varies by program. For more information, click on any of the links below to take you directly to each site: