Foster Change Nevada

This is a problem throughout the district. It is not limited to one or two school failures. Children with Dyslexia DO NOT QUALIFY for an IEP (Individual Education Plan) in Clark County. They and their parents are left to fend for themselves. Dyslexia should absolutely be a qualifier for an IEP.

Clark County School District sued over dyslexic foster students The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is suing the Clark County School District.

Good news!

🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

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We will be following this!

Join us for An Evening with the Stars of Foster Care 🌟 Hear real stories, meet incredible foster parents, and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

📅 December 9 | 6pm–8pm
📍 Walnut Rec Center

Let’s come together to support and uplift our foster community. ❤️

For this to be the only option you have left is devastating!

Georgia Tackles Parents Giving up Kids in Mental Health Crises A state committee has been investigating the crisis of parents who relinquish kids when they can't get adequate mental health treatment.

A story to remember when you think what you do won't matter.

Fruit for thought. A lesson from Ireland. 🇮🇪☘️🙃 #comedy #history #storytelling

The first and only court in the country to focus on children living with autism is in Clark County.

Meet Judge Bailey. She founded Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth Court. It's something she holds close as her daughter is also on the spectrum. “We are proof that ABA works, and you can live a completely different life.”

See full story in comments.

Did you know? Nearly 2.5 million children in the U.S. are growing up in kinship families—being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends. These families keep children safe and loved, yet often go unseen and unsupported.

This , we’re raising awareness and recommitting to listen, uplift, and work with kinship families all year long. 💜

Have you heard of the Youth Advisory Board?

It's an amazing group designed for kinship, foster, and adoptive youth, hosted by Foster Kinship in partnership with Children's Advocacy Alliance Nevada, and State of Nevada DWSS.

Check out their September events and visit www.fosterkinship.org for more information.

Foster parents, your support sets the tone for the school year. 🎒💛

From teacher check‑ins to steady routines, small steps can make school feel safer and more supportive.

Save or share this checklist—and see our Back to School blog for drives and events helping foster youth get what they need: http://bit.ly/4lTDAhB

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Foster youth don’t just “bounce back” from school moves. Each move can mean lost learning, new systems to navigate, and relationships to rebuild. ❌

Learn how the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) protects school stability for youth in care. Then use your voice to make sure it’s enforced in your community. 📚