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4.01.2026

Strengthening Families Program - New Sessions in April: Offered by Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows

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Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will be starting a new session of the Strengthening Families Program in early April. This free, 9-week program is designed to include the whole family - with child and teen sessions along with the parent session. Sessions will focus on:

The program will be offered in both English and Spanish and will include dinner and child care for children under 5 years old. Families in the program also will have priority access to case management/referral services and a counseling program. 

Upon completion, families attending in person may receive up to two months of free child care for children under age 5 and two months of waived fees (which covers the summer!) for all children ages 6-12 to the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. 

The program is also being offered virtually if a parent is unable to attend in person. 

Time & Dates: Wednesdays, April 8th through June 3rd, 6pm to 8pm

Location: Donald W. Reynolds Facility – 2680 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 

You must register to participate:

Contact Anne G., Director of Family Services at 775-360-2401 or [email protected].

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