Guide to Adoption in Nevada - Adoption Support Information and Services

ADOPTION SUPPORT INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Whatever your interest in adoption, it may be helpful to speak with other parents, or with individuals who specialize in serving children and families. The following agencies are available to answer your questions and provide resource information, or contact the adoption agency in your area.  

 

  
NEVADA CHILDREN'S CENTER
5615 S. Pecos Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
(702) 736-8100
http://www.nccenter.org/ 
  • Offers support and problem solving strategies to adopted and prospective adopted children as well as their families
 
  ADOPTION EXCHANGE
51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 110
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(702) 436-6335
www.adoptex.org 
  • Offers information and referral services and resource materials for adoptive families
 
  
NEVADA PARENTS ENCOURAGING PARENTS
(800) 216-5188
www.nvpep.org 
  • Provides parent support and advocacy services in special education and adoption issues
 
  MEDICAID CUSTOMER SERVICE
(702) 668-4200 Southern Nevada
(775) 687-1900 Northern Nevada
  • Responds to questions and problems related to Medicaid coverage and services
 
  
STATE OF NEVADA CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES
(702) 486-6100 Southern Nevada
(775) 688-1600 Northern Nevada 
  • Mental health evaluation and treatment services for children