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KinCare

During the 83rd Legislative Session, the Division of Social Services (DSS) received funding through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada (FRN) to create KinCare. This initiative focuses on strengthening and supporting the relatives who play a vital role in keeping children safe, connected, and out of foster care. The program is available through June 30, 2027.

KinCare is designed to support relatives caring for children who have been removed or voluntarily surrendered from their parents or guardians due to substance misuse.

Eligible families will receive a monthly cash benefit of up to $430 per eligible child, depending on household income.

Families may access KinCare applications through the following child welfare agencies:

  • Clark County Family Services
  • State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
  • Washoe County Human Services Agency

Applications are also available through Foster Kinship, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting kinship families.

Once completed, applications must be returned to the respective child welfare agency. Families working with Clark County Family Services can submit completed applications by emailing dfsrpc@clarkcountynv.gov.

Completed applications must be submitted to DSS by the child welfare agency.