To adapt to the impacts of COVID-19, Clark County’s Department of Family Services (DFS) will offer online foster care information sessions beginning Tuesday, April 21. The sessions will cover general information and requirements to become a foster parent. Those interested in attending a session should fill out the Count Me In! form located on the home page … [Read more...] about Family Services to Host Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions
Kids and Family
During COVID-19, Take Simple Steps to Establish a New Normal
StatePoint It’s always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important. “At this particular moment -- challenging as it may be -- it is … [Read more...] about During COVID-19, Take Simple Steps to Establish a New Normal
How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
StatePoint School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To create a routine for your kids that sticks, consider the following tips: • Just because there is no formal school day doesn’t mean kids should sleep in or stay up late at night. Keep the same … [Read more...] about How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs
(StatePoint) Smart financial decisions can help your family make good college investment decisions. Unfortunately, unexpected costs throw many families for a loop. To plan realistically, consider the following: (c) Lumina Images / stock.Adobe.com • Pad Your Budget: Many college expenses are variable -- from fun stuff, like entertainment and trips, to the serious, like … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs