Walk Us Home 5k for Foster Homes

About the Event

The Division of Child & Family Services is proud to present their Second Annual Family Fun Run/Walk for Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year's theme is "Walk Us Home" to bring attention to the need for foster homes around the State of Nevada. Did you know there are roughly 60 foster homes in rural Nevada for the 400 youth in foster care? Some counties have as many as 14 homes, some counties have as little as 1 or 2. There are even Nevada counties that have no foster homes. When there are not enough foster homes in any given community, children are at risk of being displaced to outside communities. Be a part of the solutions and join us in brining attention to our huge need of foster homes.

In addition to the advocacy and outreach your attendance brings on this day, we are also proud to announce that all proceeds for this event will go towards the Rennervation Foundation. With their mission to bring an all-expense paid summer camp to life for Nevada foster youth in Lake Tahoe!

Our Family 5k run or walk begins at McFadden Square and tours through the residential neighborhood of West Carson City. Following our 5k we will be hosting a Family Block Party. & Resource Fair. In honor of child abuse prevention month WEAR BLUE signify your fight against child abuse. Please prepare for all types of weather hot or cold. Water Station provided. 

We're thrilled to announce that top finishers in multiple categories will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts. Prizes await the top men, women, kids and teen finishers, adding an extra dash of excitement to the event.

Event Schedule:

8AM: Packet Pick Up & Registration Begins @ McFadden Plaza

10AM: Runners start 5k 

10:15AM: Walkers Start 5k 

11AM: Announcement & Awards 

11AM: "Planting Seeds of Change" Block Party Begins!

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