Fentanyl & Substance Abuse Impacting Foster Care | Nevada Week

Nevada Week | Fentanyl & Substance Abuse Impacting Foster Care

SEASON 5: EPISODE 46 | Airdate: 5/19/2023                                                     

Fentanyl and other substance abuse issues are putting a strain on Nevada’s foster system. And with a shortage of foster homes available, officials are coming up with other plans to keep children safe while working with their parents. Plus, we visit St. Jude’s Ranch for Children to learn more about the work it does to help foster children connect with their siblings. 

Guests

• Wonswayla Mackey, Deputy Director, Clark County Dept. of Family Services 
• Leah Dodds, Director of Programs, Foster Kinship
• Katie Krikorian, Foster Parent & Advocate, Clark County Dept. of Family Services 

Resources

• St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• Become a Foster Parent - Clark County Department of Family Services