The first five years of life are precious. They are also incredibly important for your child’s development and future.
Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them.
It takes just five minutes to open a world of opportunity for your child’s first five years.
The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council (NV ECAC) will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30pm to allow more parents, families, educators, child care providers and community members to participate in the meeting. This is a great opportunity to share your voice and insights on early childhood, collaborate on solutions and stay informed. Click the link below for more information on the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council.
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Great news for Nevada families! First 5 Nevada has added two new food and nutrition resources to its website, making it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to find the resources they need!
Angela, a mother of two, Iker (4) and Angela Emily (18 months), has found her calling as an advocate for early childhood education and family leadership through her involvement with First 5 Nevada’s Family Leadership Council. Her story exemplifies the transformative power of community resources and parent leadership.
As of April 2025, First 5 Nevada, an initiative launched by The Children’s Cabinet, is commemorating its first anniversary. This milestone marks a year of significant strides in providing comprehensive support to families with children from prenatal stages through age five. Through its user-friendly platform, First 5 Nevada has become a vital resource, connecting families to essential services and empowering them to foster the healthy development of their young children.
First 5 Nevada is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
