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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern Nevada matches children with mentors (adult volunteers) to help children living in adversity build strong, meaningful, and enduring relationships. These positive one-to-one relationships help these children confidently achieve ambitious educational successes that can change their lives for the better.

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Since 1985, the Children’s Cabinet’s mission has been to keep children safe and families together by providing services and resources that address unmet needs through a unique and effective cooperative effort between the private sector and public agencies in Nevada.

Community Health Alliance provides medical, dental and behavioral health services.

Community Services Agency offers free infant & toddler care and preschool services to low-income children and families.

NNLC’s mission is to help low-income, low-literacy adult learners achieve their literacy and educational goals while reinforcing beneficial family literacy behaviors in the home.

At RISE, we provide innovative and flexible programs in a supportive culture to personalize the educational experience for adults. Students graduate empowered to rise to their full potential with the knowledge and skills to be college and career ready.

Learning Heroes offers helpful tips and fun interactive activities to support learning at home.

Family involvement plays an important role in student achievement, and has a positive impact on student achievement. Families are partners within the MTSS process.

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The National PTA has resources, tools and information to support your child's learning such as Parent’s Guide to Student Success, Our Children Magazine, Family Guides, and much more.

Nevada PEP offers support, guidance and disability related training to families to learn more about their child's disability and needs. They have built an extensive support network comprised of families, parent groups, professionals, community organizations, and policymakers to support families.

Search for scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more.

Complete the FASFA form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

Scholarship opportunity for graduating Nevada high school students to attend community college.

Scholarship opportunities for students living in Nevada and/or attending a college or university in Nevada.

Financial child abuse involves the misuse of a child's financial resources, leading to long-term financial damage. If suspected, document evidence, report to authorities and seek advice to protect the child’s financial well-being.

Co-parents must effectively budget, split expenses and plan for their children's future through open communication and joint decisions. Planning for taxes, retirement and insurance is essential for long-term security.

The following actionable tips offer a roadmap for growing families to make well-informed decisions in their quest for affordable metro living.

The Discovery Museum is a hands-on learning experience for all ages. Its exhibits and galleries are based on the themes of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to inspire curiosity and promote further investigation.

KNPB- PBS Reno offers a variety of programs for all ages.

The Parent Toolkit has helpful tips and resources to support kids in PreK - College.

Washoe County Library offers a large variety of books, digital books, homework help, online resources for parents and kids and much more.

Recommended "Must-Reads" on racism and anti-racism for everyone.

ABCya has fun educational games for kids in PreK - 6th grade.

Best In Class Education Center provides in-person, classroom style math and English tutoring support for K-12 students.

Huntington Learning Center has in-person and online K-12 tutoring in math, reading, writing, and science. They also offer tutoring to build study skills, ADHD tutoring and with test prep.

K12 Reader provides resources for reading comprehension, English grammar, etc.

Khan Academy offers free online support to kids in prek and into college with math, science, language arts, test preps, and much more.

ABCya has fun educational games for kids in PreK - 6th grade.

Best In Class Education Center provides in-person, classroom style math and English tutoring support for K-12 students.

Free math resources for students and families.

Discovering how math is intertwined in our everyday activities and interactions.

Family and Community Mathematics Resources for families from Kindergarten to 6th grade.

Parent Roadmaps provides guidance to families about what their child will be learning and how they can support that learning in grades K - 12.

WCSD Family Guides to Learning provide parents an overview of the grade level content and explain what their child will be learning.

ClassZone - Algebra 1 offers math help, games & activities, practice worksheets and more.

ClassZone - Algebra 2 offers math help, games & activities, practice worksheets and more.

High School Course Guides - for Geometry, Honors Algebra, PreCalculus with Trig, and more.

Holt Mathematics offers homework help, parent resources, game activities and more.

Holt Mathematics offers homework help, parent resources, game activities plus more.

Sierra Nevada College is a private, four year institution located on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

Truckee Meadows Community College is a two-year college that offers students a wide array of academic programs and options for seeking a degree, attending classes for personal enrichment or for career skill enhancement.

UNR offers different types of degrees, certificates and licensures, as well as information on admissions and tuition; housing, dining, financial aid, scholarships, and much more.

Practice and prepare for the ACT test.

Tutoring and test help and prep

College, and career test prep options

Practice and prepare for the SAT test.

Career College of Northern Nevada offers a variety of vocational programs with hands on training.

Milan Institute of Cosmetology in Reno has program trainings for aesthetician, cosmetology and nail technology.

Sierra Nevada Job Corps helps eligible young people between ages 16-24 to complete their high school education and provides them with opportunities to get hands on vocational training.