Washoe County Seeks More Help and Support for its Child Fostering, Adoption and Mentoring Programs

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Washoe County Seeks More Help and Support for its Child Fostering, Adoption and Mentoring Programs

Family, Youth & EducationKids & Family ActivitiesFamily, Youth & Education / Kids & Family Activities
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Outdoor activityFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersWorkshop/ClassPublic
When:
June 11, 2026 · 4:35 PM
Where:
Washoe County
Source:
Smashing Reno Punk Flea Market Becomes Non

Yasmin De Peralta (left) and Kate Alvarez (right) are recruiters and trainers for foster care families. Photo and reporting by Isaac Cancoby. Right now, over 600 children under 18 are estimated to be in the foster care system in Washoe County, while there are about 400 licensed foster families. “We don’t have enough,” says Kate Alvarez whose job is recruitment and training of these families. “And we do want to emphasize that we do need more families if they’re able to – or are interested in lear

Outdoor activityFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersWorkshop/ClassPublicSports & Fitness

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    Washoe County

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    Smashing Reno Punk Flea Market Becomes Non

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    Family, Youth & Education, Kids & Family Activities, Family, Youth & Education / Kids & Family Activities

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    Outdoor activity, Family-friendly, General Public, Parents/Toddlers