Advocates
for Children
of Rural Nevada
for Children
of Rural Nevada
Giving a voice to children in Nye & Esmeralda Counties by serving as guardian ad litem
for the 5th Judicial District Court.
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The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Aug 28, 2023 - ACORN Welcomes 6 New Advocates!
Recent Press Coverage on CASA-to-ACORN Name Change
KPVM-TV 25: 2023-07-12
Dr. Tom Waters sits down with Kathie McKenna, Executive Director of ACORN, to discuss the organization's name change and the expanded child advocacy mission!
2023 Training - Register Now! New Classes Starting Soon!
Its NEVER too late! Register NOW for 2023 Advocate Training Class!
There are still over thirty (30) children in foster care in our community that have NO VOICE representing them in court. While lawyers on both sides submit piles of documentation and briefs to the court, these children get no say in their future. Sound heart-breaking?
Please consider becoming a volunteer, court-appointed, guardian ad litem. On average, it only takes about 3-4 hours per month of your time! We provides you with all of the training and on-going support and guidance you will need.
2023 ONLINE Training schedule:
Orientation: TBD 2023 - 5:30-7:30pm - ACORN Training Room
Training: TBD 2023 - 5:30-7:30pm - then every Monday & Wednesday - ACORN Training Room
Graduation: TBD 2023 - Time TBD - Nye County Courthouse - 5th Judicial District Court, Judge Robert Lane presiding.
Have Questions or Need More Information?
Visit the Volunteer section of our website for more information, or apply online today!
You can also contact Julie Schmidt, Training & Recruiting Coordinator:
julie@acornv.org (775) 505-2272
Contact Us
775-505-2272
www.ACORNV.org
We invite you to get involved in your community! Consider becoming a Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem, volunteer or donate!
an IRS 501(c)(3) designated nonprofit corporation,
serving Nye & Esmeralda Counties in Southwest Nevada.
www.ACORNV.org
