Mission
Kids First Family Services promotes the development of strong, healthy families by addressing the physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of children and families impacted by trauma.
We Can Help
Kids First Family Services is a nonprofit organization providing counseling and supportive services for children impacted by trauma. Our staff has over 50 years combined experience helping children heal from traumatic experiences. We utilize a specialized counseling approach, called child parent psychotherapy, where both the child and parent participate in the treatment and recovery process. This approach has been shown to be more successful than traditional counseling approaches, such as play therapy and individual counseling, because it focuses on strengthening the relationship between the child and his/her primary caregiver. This trauma treatment model was developed and evaluated by clinicians at the University of California, San Francisco, and we are committed to ensuring local families benefit from this innovative and powerful treatment approach.
Other Services
Parenting Classes -
Interactive courses that help parents identify and respond appropriately to trauma related behaviors and issues.
Skill Building -
Goal oriented, skills training designed to help families meet basic needs.
Case Management - Individualized care plans and in-home assistance for families needing more intensive services.
Appointments
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
To Make an appointment: please call (775) 348-9047. Please complete the new patient paperwork and bring it with you to your appointment.
If you need immediate or after hours assistance, please call the Crisis Call Center at (800) 273-8255.
Referrals
We welcome all community and agency referrals. Referrals may be made by calling (775) 348-9047 or by using the Kids First Family Services universal referral form.
Location
Our office is located at 418 Cheney Street (corner of Cheney & Wells) in Reno.
Support
Kids First Family Services is made possible by generous grants from the Nell J Redfield and Leonette Foundations. Thank you!