Southern Nevada Resources
For Babies and Toddlers:
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Family to Family Connection
Family to Family Connection is a state-wide, free resource program for all parents of children from birth to 48 months. Services include hospital visits, classes and workshops at the New Baby Center, and a Resource Lending Center with books, videos, and educational materials. The Henderson location also has a Bright Beginnings collection of baby-friendly books and parenting information. There are other Family to Family Connection locations throughout southern Nevada. Call, Email, or go to their website for their calendar or more information.
http://www.strosehospitals.org/Health_Information/Community_Programs/183369
31 Church St.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-568-9601
Email: familytofamily2@chw.edu
S.A.F.E. House
921 American Pacific Dr. Suite 300
Henderson, NV 89014
702-451-4203
HOTLINE: 702-564-3227
Through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and community education, this organization provides a comprehensive approach to working with families to Stop Abuse in the Family Environment.
http://www.safehousenv.org/
HopeLink Family Resource Center (formerly known as HACA - Henderson Allied Community Advocates)
Comprehensive assistance and referral services for families in critical need.
178 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
702-566-0576
FAX: 702-566-0494
http://www.link2hope.org/
Southern Nevada Health District
Henderson Public Health Center
520 E. Lake Mead Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-759-1040
Numerous locations throughout southern Nevada. Call or check their website for contact information.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/
Ready to Learn Project
Ready to Learn (RTL) is a PBS project that helps children ages 0-8 gain the skills - especially literacy - which they need to be successful in school and life.
Candace Thompson, Coordinator
cthompson@vegaspbs.org
702-799-1010
FAX: 702-799-2960
http://www.klvx.org/rtl/index.html
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
NEIS is a state agency that serves families of children birth to age three with developmental delays. These services help the entire family, not just the child, and are offered at no cost to families. Call our referral line today at (702)486-9200 to learn more or to make a referral.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Newsletter
NEIS eNews is a weekly electronic newsletter filled with community events, support group announcements, informative articles, parent training opportunities, and more. This newsletter is designed for families and professionals alike to help them stay informed of "what's out there" so that they may best help Nevada's children.
http://www.neisnews.org/index.html
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Resource Sheets
Here you'll find many great resources posted that can be downloaded and printed.
http://www.neisnews.org/Resourcesheets.html
For the Preschool Years:
S.A.F.E. House
921 American Pacific Dr. Suite 300
Henderson, NV 89014
702-451-4203
HOTLINE: 702-564-3227
Through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and community education, this organization provides a comprehensive approach to working with families to Stop Abuse in the Family Environment.
http://www.safehousenv.org/about.htm
HopeLink Family Resource Center (formerly known as HACA - Henderson Allied Community Advocates)
Comprehensive assistance and referral services for families in critical need.
178 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
702-566-0576
FAX: 702-566-0494
http://www.link2hope.org/
Southern Nevada Health District
Henderson Public Health Center
520 E. Lake Mead Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-759-1040
Numerous locations throughout southern Nevada. Call or check their website for contact information.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/
Ready to Learn Project
Ready to Learn (RTL) is a PBS project that helps children ages 0-8 gain the skills - especially literacy - which they need to be successful in school and life.
Candace Thompson, Coordinator
cthompson@vegaspbs.org
702-799-1010
FAX: 702-799-2960
http://www.klvx.org/rtl/index.html
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
NEIS is a state agency that serves families of children birth to age three with developmental delays. These services help the entire family, not just the child, and are offered at no cost to families. Call our referral line today at (702)486-9200 to learn more or to make a referral.
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Newsletter
NEIS eNews is a weekly electronic newsletter filled with community events, support group announcements, informative articles, parent training opportunities, and more. This newsletter is designed for families and professionals alike to help them stay informed of "what's out there" so that they may best help Nevada's children.
http://www.neisnews.org/index.html
Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Resource Sheets
Here you'll find many great resources posted that can be downloaded and printed.
http://www.neisnews.org/Resourcesheets.html
For the School Years:
S.A.F.E. House
921 American Pacific Dr. Suite 300
Henderson, NV 89014
702-451-4203
HOTLINE: 702-564-3227
Through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and community education, this organization provides a comprehensive approach to working with families to Stop Abuse in the Family Environment.
http://www.safehousenv.org/about.htm
HopeLink Family Resource Center (formerly known as HACA - Henderson Allied Community Advocates)
Comprehensive assistance and referral services for families in critical need.
178 Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
702-566-0576
FAX: 702-566-0494
http://www.link2hope.org/
APPLE Partnership
In early 2004, alarmed about startling statistics about childhood literacy, the Mayor and Council of the City of Henderson pledged community support to help educators and families help children learn to read. Soon thereafter, a group of parents, teachers, principals and city representatives met and created what has become known ast the APPLE (All People Promoting Literacy Efforts) Partnership.
http://www.applepartnership.com/home.html
Southern Nevada Health District
Henderson Public Health Center
520 E. Lake Mead Pkwy.
Henderson, NV 89015
702-759-1040
Numerous locations throughout southern Nevada. Call or check their website for contact information.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/
Ready to Learn Project
Ready to Learn (RTL) is a PBS project that helps children ages 0-8 gain the skills - especially literacy - which they need to be successful in school and life.
Candace Thompson, Coordinator
cthompson@vegaspbs.org
702-799-1010
FAX: 702-799-2960
http://www.klvx.org/rtl/index.html
Clark County School District
http://www.ccsd.net/
For Adult Learners:
Classroom On Wheels – Computer On Wheels Program (COWLAB)
Provides GED preparation, English as a Second Language, basic computer training and life skills training for individuals 18 years of age and older.
Call 702-870-7201 for program dates, times, and locations.
http://www.classroomonwheels.org/Computer.htm
Desert Rose Adult High School and Career Center
The following programs are offered: High School Diploma, English Language Learner Program, Citizenship Classes, Literacy, GED Certificate, High School Proficiency Test Preparation.
http://www.ccsd.net/schools/desertrose/index.htm
444 W. Brooks Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-799-6240
FAX: 702-799-6260
Dr. Sandra Ransel, Principal
slransel@interact.ccsd.net
College of Southern Nevada Workforce and Economic Development
Adult Literacy and Language Program
http://www.csn.edu/pages/847.asp
Nevada Literacy
A Service of the National Institute for Literacy
http://www.literacynet.org/nevada/home.html
Financial Literacy
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Consumer Credit Counseling / Consumer Credit Affiliates is a non-profit United Way organization offering free financial consumer credit counseling and education.
http://www.cccsnevada.org/
2650 South Jones Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-364-0344
FAX: 702-364-5836
For English Language Learners:
Classroom On Wheels – Computer On Wheels Program (COWLAB)
Provides GED preparation, English as a Second Language, basic computer training and life skills training for individuals 18 years of age and older.
Call 702-870-7201 for program dates, times, and locations.
http://www.classroomonwheels.org/Computer.htm
Desert Rose Adult High School and Career Center
This year-round school runs 12 hours a day, and is the largest provider of ESL classes at a single location in the area. The following programs are offered: High School Diploma, English Language Learner Program, Citizenship Classes, Literacy, GED Certificate, High School Proficiency Test Preparation.
http://www.ccsd.net/schools/desertrose/index.htm
444 W. Brooks Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-799-6240
FAX: 702-799-6260
Dr. Sandra Ransel, Principal
slransel@interact.ccsd.net
Nevada Literacy
A Service of the National Institute for Literacy
http://www.literacynet.org/nevada/home.html
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