Nevada’s child protective/welfare system ostensibly functions as three regional services areas: the Rural Region operates as a state supervised and state (DCFS) administered delivery system, and Clark County Department of Family Services and Washoe County Human Services Agency operate child protective/welfare services in Clark and Washoe Counties.
DCFS provides a wide range of mental health services to children, adolescents and their families in Clark and Washoe Counties. Treatment services in these two major urban areas are provided through Southern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services and Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services.
Nevada's victim services provide essential support to those affected by crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault through a coordinated system of public agencies, non-profits, and community organizations. Funding and oversight are provided through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Violence Fund, Marriage License (ML).
Juvenile Justice Services serves youth ages 12-21 who have been committed to DCFS for either delinquent behavior or to access services for mental health treatment.
The purpose of the Systems Advocate Unit is to respond to inquiries and complaints from consumers, service providers, elected officials, stakeholders and interested citizens to ensure that proper services are provided by DCFS.
The goal of the Confidential Address Program (CAP) assists victims of abusive situations who are attempting a fresh start for themselves and their children.
The Division of Child and Family Services Nevada Victim Services Unit - Victims Compensation was created to assist victims throughout the state in accessing needed financial assistance for crime-related expenses. While Victim Assistance Services provide grants directly to organizations, Victims Compensation is a separate program that provides direct financial aid to victims through the Victims of Crime (VOC) program.