LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County is calling for more foster parents as its emergency shelter, Child Haven, houses more than 100 children — including dozens of infants and toddlers.
To move children out of the shelter faster, the county is offering expedited four-day training courses this summer, with weekend sessions in Las Vegas and Mesquite.
Inside Child Haven
More than 100 children are currently living at Child Haven, a facility designed as an emergency shelter, not a long-term home. Forty-four of those children are under six years old. Nineteen are younger than two.
“We have a need for foster parents who can care for babies and young children in need of a safe, loving home,” said Clark County Family Services Deputy Director Lisa Martinez. “Children aged infant to five years old are especially vulnerable and rely entirely on their caregivers. We’re looking for families who can open up their home to provide the necessary care these young children require, and we are here to support our foster parents along the way.”…