National Youth Advocate Program in Nevada

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) established our Nevada presence in 2020, responding to the growing need for community-based, high-quality youth and family services throughout the Silver State. We've built strong relationships with families throughout greater Las Vegas and its surrounding rural areas.

With more than 4,400 children experiencing Nevada's foster care system on any given day, we provide stability and hope where it's needed most. Our team in Nevada delivers personalized, community-based support that honors each family's unique circumstances.

Nevada Services We Provide

Our Nevada team understands that every child, youth, and family has their own strengths and challenges. Our comprehensive approach includes:

  • Foster Care - Providing secure, nurturing environments for children and youth who need temporary care outside of their primary homes

  • Behavioral Health Services - Helping individuals and families build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and achieve lasting wellness

  • Truancy Prevention Outreach Program (TPOP) - Community-based care that serves youth involved with Clark County’s Office of Probation or Truancy Prevention Outreach Program (TPOP) who are navigating emotional and behavioral challenges

Locations

Las Vegas

500 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107

725-230-0141

Why Choose NYAP’s Services in Nevada?

Our dedicated professionals work collaboratively with children, youth, families, schools, and community partners. We believe in honoring each person's dignity while creating individualized solutions that address challenges while building on family strengths.

Through our trauma-forward approach and commitment to family preservation, our services in Nevada help create lasting positive change in the lives of children, youth, and families in the Las Vegas area. Our Nevada team ensures accessible support while maintaining the personal connections that make our services unique.

Contact us today to learn how NYAP can partner with your family or to discover how you can make a difference as a foster parent in Nevada.

Foster Care in Nevada

Our foster care program emphasizes primary family engagement and cultural sensitivity. We train foster parents in trauma-informed care, ensuring they're equipped to respond to emotional and behavioral challenges with compassion and effective strategies.

We welcome foster parents from all backgrounds to join us in giving children and youth the care and encouragement they need to heal and grow, while helping them stay connected to and reunify with their primary families whenever possible.

FOSTER PARENT INQUIRY FORM
ONGOING TRAINING

Behavioral Health Services in Nevada

Behavioral health services in Nevada include a wide range of evidence-based and informed interventions and supports that promote mental wellness, resilience, and positive behavior change. Through family counseling, crisis support, and care coordination, we help individuals and families strengthen coping skills, build healthier relationships, and enhance overall quality of life. Services are provided in communities, offices, and homes to ensure accessible, person-centered care.

Nevada Behavioral Health Inquiry Form

Foster Parent Training Calendar

Ongoing Training