Healthy Kids of Nevada | Youth Development

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Compassionate Youth Development in Las Vegas

Located in Las Vegas, Healthy Kids of Nevada Foundation empowers children ages 9–14 through youth counseling services, after school childcare, and social emotional learning programs. Our experienced leadership and community commitment set us apart in youth development. Call (702) 220-4384 or [email protected] to connect and join our cause.

Transformative Youth Support and Care in Action

We offer before and after-school childcare, licensed school transportation, homework help and tutoring, and STEM enrichment program opportunities that support structured growth. Our individual youth counseling, small group SEL counseling, and targeted support groups address grief, anxiety, bullying, depression, and family instability.

Purpose-Driven and Success Focused Leadership

Founded to address the growing need for adolescent crisis intervention, our organization reflects decades of educational experience and unwavering community commitment. Led by a professional with advanced degrees in elementary education and educational counseling, we prioritize safety, structure, and compassion.

Kimberli Helaire-Smith

Founder and Executive Director

Kimberli Helaire-Smith is a former elementary school teacher with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, specialization in early childhood education, and a master’s degree in educational counseling. With nearly four decades of experience, QRIS 4-Star Accreditation leadership, and launching the nonprofit on November 1, 2025, she remains deeply committed to youth development.

Get in touch at [email protected]

Marissa Helaire

Secretary

Marissa Helaire serves as Board Secretary of Healthy Kids of Nevada Foundation and Assistant Director of Kids Are Us Academy. At 33, she brings nearly two decades of hands-on experience, strong operational leadership, and deep dedication to children and families.

She began volunteering at Kids Are Us ...

Stephen Smith

Treasurer

Stephen Smith serves as the Treasurer of Healthy Kids of Nevada Foundation, bringing hands-on experience, operational excellence, and strong community commitment.

After graduating high school in 2015, Stephen worked two years as an electrical apprentice under his father, a 40-year electrical journeyman, ...

Vanessa Herrera

Director of Outreach Programs

Vanessa Herrera is a dedicated youth development and community professional with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through recreation, education, and family assistance programs. She is known for her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining ...

Jocelyn Hernandez

Director of Special Projects and Fundraisers

Founder & Principal Consultant | Educator | Speaker | Fractional HR Director | Career Coach

With over 25 years of multi‑industry business and HR leadership experience, Jocelyn Hernandez is the Founder and Principal Consultant of JH Consultant LLC, where she partners ...