Tahoe Family Solutions Inc

Programs: Counseling services tfs is the only non-profit agency on the north shore that provides individual and family therapy on a sliding scale. Family counseling and psychiatric services are not withheld due to a lack of insurance coverage, and while washoe county and other public facilities have a 3 to 6 month waiting period there is no waiting list at tfs. We serve over 200 unduplicated clients per year, we provide case management and referrals. Individuals and families who need crisis intervention are all served by tfs. This service is instrumental in diverting potential violence and more costly interactions with law enforcement.

frc outreach tfs is a licensed nevada family resource center. As such, we provide case management and referrals. Families experiencing difficulty due to economic circumstances, families who need parent education, and individuals who need crisis intervention are all served by tfs. This service is instrumental in diverting potential violence and more costly interactions with law enforcement.

homework help club a good start in school can be the most important step for at-risk students and their families. To that end, tfs runs a homework help club at incline elementary school. Elementary students who have fallen behind in reading and math have access to a tfs tutor on a 3 to 1 ratio. Pre-tests and post-test are administered, and over 90 of the students in this program improve reading comprehension scores by at least one grade level. Many students begin the program with no english language skills at all. This program helps students complete more of their homework assignments, and we find that success raises their self-esteem also.