Local Nonprofit Services
Youth & Family Support Services
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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
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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
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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
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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