Strengthening Families
Empowering Foster Youth
Preventing Child Abuse
Supporting Parents
Emergency Food
Strengthening Families Empowering Foster Youth Preventing Child Abuse Supporting Parents Emergency Food
Strengthening families so they can learn, grow, and thrive.
The Ron Wood Family Resource Center offers a wide range of services, or can refer you to someone who can help. We pledge to provide a fast, friendly and professional response to your family’s needs.
Many of these services are free. We just need to know what you need, and our staff will help find some realistic options for the problems you’re facing. Get started by coming in to talk, or give us a call. Our whole purpose is to help you, or connect you with the people who can.
Real help. Real solutions.
Right here in Carson City, Nevada.
Champion of Children
Defender of Families Awards Night
Honoring those who champion children and strengthen families in our community.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Casino Fandango
This special evening celebrates community leaders and partners whose efforts continue to strengthen and support children and families across Carson City and the rural communities of Nevada.
Every little bit counts.
Any contribution helps us continue to provide a variety of free or low-cost services to those in need.
The Ron Wood Family Resource Center of Carson City constantly strives to offer solutions to everyday problems for a safer, healthier and happier community. Be part of our effort. You’ll feel fantastic afterward.
Food bank donations are also accepted year-round: Non-perishable food, toiletries, toilet paper, laundry soap, diapers and more. Toys for Tots donations are accepted October-December.
We’re here to help you find answers for you and your family.
We’re here to support you and your family with trusted guidance, prevention-focused services, and practical resources for everyday life. Our programs are designed to help families stay strong, safe, and connected—whether that means preventing child abuse and neglect, accessing essential needs like food assistance through WIC, or finding reliable community resources. We offer support for foster parents and youth, hands-on parenting classes, and safety education such as car seat installation and inspection. In addition, we provide vital support for emotional well-being, including suicide prevention and youth temper management, so families have the tools they need to grow and thrive together.
Preventing child abuse and neglect
Community resources and information
Foster parent and child/youth services
Food and other fundamental needs (WIC)
Classes on how to be a better parent
Car safety-seat installation and inspection
Suicide prevention
Temper management for youth
Our Services
Children & Infants
Supporting infants and young children with car seat safety, safe‑sleep education, WIC nutrition services, and essential resources for healthy beginnings.
Youth Support
Empowering youth with emotional regulation skills, mentoring, crisis support, and programs that promote healthy choices, resilience, and family engagement.
Foster Youth Support
Supporting foster and former foster youth with life‑skills training, education and career guidance, and resources that promote independence and successful transitions to adulthood.
Family Engagement
Strengthening families through parenting education, family engagement programs, supervised visitation, food assistance, and personalized support during life’s challenges.