Foster Change believes that every foster, kinship and adoptive family needs and deserves support. We also understand that each family’s situation and needs are unique.
Please choose a support group time and location that meet your needs:
(we are committed to keeping this list up to date, but please feel free to reach out to each contact to confirm)
Department Sponsored Support Groups:
Host: Clark County – Fostering Voices, Support Connection, DFS Staff members
Location: Child Haven, enter behind Peggy’s Attic 701 N Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Focus: general group support
Date: every 4th Wednesday Evening
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Childcare provided: yes, please rsvp to 702-455-0181
Relicensing credits provided: info pending
Notes: Must RSVP for childcare
Contact: 702-455-0181
Host: Rural Nevada Counties DCFS – Caregiver Corner
Location: Virtual, Microsoft Teams meeting, Click here to join the meeting , Meeting ID: 217 959 700 112, Passcode: egRbJu
Focus: This group is open to all licensed homes, general or relative, in the rurals. We focus on connection, support, feedback and some brief psychoeducation on TBRI skills!
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month
Time: 8:00pm
Relicensing credits provided: info pending
Contact: Shelby.Riley@dcfs.nv.gov
Kinship Family Support Groups:
Host: Foster Kinship
Location: Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W Lone Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Focus: kinship parenting
Date: every 2nd Tuesday Evening
Time: 6-730pm
Meal provided: snacks only
Childcare provided: yes, please rsvp to 702-546-9988
Relicensing credits provided: yes, 1 hour
Notes: Meet in Room C110
Contact: Sasha Ritchie – 702-546-9988 or sasha@fosterkinship.org
Host: Foster Kinship – for Spanish Speakers
Location: Foster Kinship Office, 3925 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Ste. 401, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
Focus: kinship parenting for Spanish speaking families
Date: every 3rd Tuesday afternoon
Time: 1-2pm
Childcare provided: yes, please rsvp to 702-546-9988
Relicensing credits provided: yes, 1 hour
Contact: Sandy Vargas – 702-546-9988 or sandy@fosterkinship.org
Host: Foster Kinship – For Kinship Kids Ages 6-11
Location: Foster Kinship Office, 3925 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Ste. 401, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
Focus: For Kinship Kids – social/emotional development, academic support, self-help and coping skills
Date: first one on 3/22/22 and then every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Time: 5-8pm
Meal provided: snacks only
Notes: Only 6 seats each time, RSVP to contact below:
Contact: Monica Avila – 702-546-9988 or monica@fosterkinship.org
Host: Foster Kinship – For Kinship Youth Ages 12-17
Location: Foster Kinship Office, 3925 W. Cheyenne Avenue, Ste. 401, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032
Focus: For Kinship Youth – strategies and coping mechanisms, self-care and mindfulness
Date: contact cindy@fosterchangecc.org or Monica below to find next available class date:
Time: 4-7pm
Meal provided: snacks only
Contact: Monica Avila – 702-546-9988 or monica@fosterkinship.org
Raise The Future Support Group:
Host: Raise the Future
Location: Virtual
Focus: Trust-Based Relational Intervention®
Date: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6-7:30pm
Notes: Pre-requisite: To attend support group, you must first complete the TBRI: Intro/Overview class. To ensure effective training, the number of participants is limited. This training takes place during 2 different times that build on each other.
Attendance is required at both times to complete the class.
Contact cindy@fosterchangecc.org or the emails below to find next class dates:
Contact: nvfamilysupport@raisethefuture.org or visit www.raisethefuture.org for more info
Adoptive and Guardianship Family Support:
Host: Thriving After, Implemented through Foster Kinship
Location: Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W Lone Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Focus: ongoing support for families who have adopted out of foster care and families who have legal guardianship, including those with KinGAP.
Date: every 2nd Tuesday Evening
Time: 6-7:30pm
Meal provided: snacks
Childcare provided: yes, please rsvp to 702-546-9988
Relicensing credits provided: yes, 1 hour
Notes: Meet in Room C110
Contact: alisha@fosterkinship.org
Host: Post Permanency Program, Implemented through Foster Kinship
Location: Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81631736808?pwd=aHVwdkRMMmw3V2NpK1VmS0ZxZE9Cdz09
Focus: ongoing support for families who have adopted out of foster care and families who have legal guardianship, including those with KinGAP.
Password: support
Date: every 4th Tuesday EveningTime: 6-7:30pm
Relicensing credits provided: yes, 1 hour
Contact: Cindy Tarrant at cindy@fosterkinship.org or Michelle Rupe at mrupe@fosterkinship.org
Virtual Support:
Host: Foster Kinship Staff – Open to ALL Caregivers, not just Kinship!
Location: Virtual
Focus: emotional support
Date: currently 3rd Fridays of each month:
Time: 5-6pm
Notes: For access to join meeting, click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81631736808?pwd=aHVwdkRMMmw3V2NpK1VmS0ZxZE9Cdz09
Password: support
Contact: Ali@fosterkinship.org
Host: Nevada Families for FASD Awareness
Location: Virtual
Focus: FASD support
Date: currently first Monday of each month:
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Notes: For access to join meeting, click: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 280 606 8683
Contact: nffasda@gmail.comHost: Center for FASD Parent Support Group
Location: Virtual
Focus: FASD support
Date/Time: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm AND Every 4th Monday of the month from 7:30-8:30am
Notes: For access to join meeting, click: Join Zoom Meeting
https://ohioguidestone-org.zoom.us/j/2806068683
Meeting ID: 280 606 8683
Password: support
Contact: terra.smith@ohioguidestone.org
Host: Foster Kinship
Location: Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81631736808?pwd=aHVwdkRMMmw3V2NpK1VmS0ZxZE9Cdz09
Focus: Managing Difficult Behaviors
Password:support
Date: every 4th Tuesday EveningTime: 6-7:30pm
Relicensing credits provided: yes, 1 hour
Contact: Michelle Rupe at mrupe@fosterkinship.org
Faith Based Support Groups:
Host: Fostering Hope LV
Location: Hope Church LV, 870 E Cactus Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89183
Focus: Foster, Adoptive, Kinship, Guardianship
Date: every Wednesday Evening
Time: 6-8pm
Meal provided: light refreshments
Childcare provided: yes, rsvp to carly@thehublv.com at least 24 hours prior to group
Contact: Carly Souza – 702-763-3717 or carly@thehublv.com
Host: Fostering Hope LV
Location: Virtual
Focus: Foster, Adoptive, Kinship, Guardianship
Date: upcoming: for upcoming dates, please email contact listed
Notes: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82827162142?pwd=MWg4K1o1WDJuRzBHUWwrV0gwT20vUT09
Contact: Morgan Couchman @ morgan@thehublv.com
Host: Olive Crest, supported by Anchored in Faith Fostering Ministry at Calvary Chapel
Location: Olive Crest, 4285 N Rancho Drive Suite 160, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Focus: for families interested in foster care and those already providing care in any way, licensed or not.
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month
Time: 4pm
Childcare provided: yes, in partnership with Calvary Chapel Lone Mountain MUST RSVP
Relicensing credits provided: yes
Contact: Ishana Lennard – 775-553-8774 or ishanalennard@gmail.com or scan this QR code:
