Clark County is putting more money behind its push to recruit foster families, adding $625,000 as Family Services works to address a persistent shortage of qualified caregivers. County officials say hundreds of local children rely on foster homes each year, making recruitment a continuing need rather than a seasonal campaign.
Why the county is looking for more foster homes
Clark County Family Services told county commissioners that recruiting qualified foster caregivers continues to be difficult. The need is ongoing because hundreds of children in Clark County rely on foster families each year when they cannot remain safely at home.
How much new funding is involved
The county reported an additional $625,000 in funding tied to foster family recruitment. The money is meant to support efforts to bring more qualified caregivers into the foster system.
What Clark County is doing
Family Services updated commissioners on its recruitment work, including a campaign that began in August 2024. The goal is to expand the pool of foster parents so the county has more placement options for children who need care.
How many children are affected
The county did not report a single-day count in the provided information, but officials said hundreds of local children depend on foster families each year. That means recruitment is not a one-time push; the county needs a steady pipeline of trained, approved homes.
For prospective foster parents
People interested in becoming foster parents should look to Clark County Family Services for official requirements, training information and next steps. Foster caregivers must be qualified and approved before children can be placed in their homes.
Key Facts
- Clark County Family Services reported efforts to recruit more foster families in the county.
- The county received or allocated an additional $625,000 in funding for foster family recruitment.
- Hundreds of children in Clark County depend on foster families each year.
- Finding qualified foster caregivers remains a challenge in the county.