News & Updates
News & Updates
July-August Events
Upcoming Community Events We are grateful for the many community events and partners helping support Austin’s House this summer. Here are a few upcoming opportunities to connect with us and support local children in crisis: July 16: Third ThursdayStop by and see us during Third Thursday to sip and support our local downtown merchants and businesses at the Main Street
When You Can’t Foster, You Can Still Help
When people hear about foster care, emergency shelter, family separation, abuse, neglect and difficult situations children should never have to experience, they often want to help. But for many people, the first thought is also the biggest barrier: “I can’t foster.” That is OK. Fostering is important, but it is not the only way to support children who need safety,
How Community Support Helps Austin’s House Care for Children in Crisis
When a child arrives at Austin’s House, it is often during one of the most uncertain moments of their life. Community support is critical to Austin’s House’s ability to care for them in crisis.
Austin’s House Donor Guide: Ways to Make an Impact
Thank you for supporting Austin’s House. Your generosity provides safety, stability, and care for children in crisis across rural Northern Nevada. Every gift makes a real, immediate difference. Donations may be made directly on our website. Giving Levels and Impact ☐ $25 – Provides a week of healthy breakfasts for a child ☐ $50 – Covers transportation to school and
More Than Just Foster Care: Why Emergency Shelter Matters in Rural Nevada
Every May, there is a renewed focus on foster care. You will see statistics shared, people wearing blue, and organizations across the country working to raise awareness. Those efforts are important and help draw attention to a system that supports children during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. What is often not seen is the moment behind
When Foster Youth Become Young Adults: Understanding Aging Out of Care
Each year, young people across the United States leave the foster care system and begin the transition into adulthood. This milestone is often referred to as “aging out” of foster care. For many youth, it marks the moment when they must begin navigating life on their own without the consistent family support many young adults rely on. Across the West,