Local Nonprofit Services

Youth & Family Support Services

  • FosterED Connection

    Specialty: Support for Foster Youth & Families
    Services: Educational stability, mentorship, and family engagement for students in foster care. Works in partnership with schools and child welfare systems.
    Location: Northern Nevada
    Payment: Free nonprofit services
    Availability: Accepting referrals
    Contact: fosteredconnection@gmail.com
    Website:
    www.fosteredconnection.com

  • Eddy House

    Specialty: At-Risk & Homeless Youth Support
    Services: Emergency shelter, 24/7 drop-in center, transitional housing, job training, case management, and behavioral health services for youth ages 18–24.
    Location: 888 Willow St, Reno, NV
    Payment: Free nonprofit services
    Availability: Accepting new clients
    Contact: (775) 384-1129
    Website: www.eddyhouse.org

  • My Haven Reno

    Specialty: Shelter & Trauma-Informed Support for Youth
    Services: Safe housing, mentorship, educational support, and therapeutic resources for young women escaping abuse or homelessness.
    Location: Reno, NV
    Payment: Free nonprofit services
    Availability: Contact for intake
    Contact: info@myhavenreno.org
    Website: www.myhavenreno.org

Mental Health & Substance Prevention

  • Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN)

    Specialty: Youth Substance Use Prevention & Community Education
    Services: Public health campaigns, prevention education, mental health promotion, and youth engagement to reduce substance misuse.
    Location: Reno, NV
    Payment: Free nonprofit services
    Availability: Public access & school partnerships
    Contact: info@jtnn.org
    Website:www.jtnn.org

Health & Family Housing Support

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada

    Specialty: Family Housing Near Medical Care
    Services: Provides temporary housing, meals, and emotional support to families with children receiving medical treatment in Reno.
    Location: 323 Maine St, Reno, NV
    Payment: Free or low-cost based on need
    Availability: Contact for availability
    Contact: (775) 322-4663
    Website: www.rmhcnnevada.org

Family Resources & Financial Aid

  • The Children’s Cabinet

    Specialty: Crisis Support, Childcare Assistance & Counseling
    Services: Emergency services, youth counseling, family education classes, case management, and childcare resources.
    Location: Reno & Sparks locations
    Payment: Free nonprofit services
    Availability: Accepting new clients
    Contact: (775) 856-6200
    Website: www.childrenscabinet.org

  • For Kids Foundation

    Specialty: Financial Support for Urgent Children's Needs
    Services: Provides funding for critical needs not met by other organizations—dental care, medical equipment, tutoring, etc.
    Location: Northern Nevada
    Payment: Free grant-based assistance
    Availability: Accepting applications
    Contact: info@forkidsfoundation.org
    Website: www.forkidsfoundation.org