The early childhood system evolves as fast as our children grow. From new legislation and programs to the best practices in health care, keep checking here for the latest news, insights and advice to help navigate your child’s early years.
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Explore NV Child Care, First 5 Nevada’s new centralized hub for child care information and resources. Families, providers, employers, and community partners can more easily find child care search tools, information about financial assistance, professional resources, and strategies for creating family-friendly workplaces.
November is American Diabetes Month. Learn about the different types of diabetes in children, common warning signs, and the importance of early diagnosis. Discover practical ways families can build healthy habits through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and positive role modeling, along with trusted resources for additional information.
Vanessa O. Dallas, founder of Kindred Flight, shares five lessons learned through her experiences as a parent and nonprofit leader. Discover the importance of movement, individualized learning, recognizing that progress is not always linear, extending support beyond formal programs, and empowering caregivers and professionals to help children thrive.
Open enrollment for 2027 health plans through Nevada Health Link begins November 1. Learn how Nevada Health Link differs from Nevada Medicaid, when and where families can apply, and what information to gather. Children may qualify for Medicaid or Nevada Check Up even when their parents do not, while other families may receive financial help with a private plan through Nevada Health Link.
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a free Vroom® training to learn early childhood development strategies, share family experiences, and advocate for Nevada’s youngest children. Participants receive incentives and future leadership opportunities.
This guide helps parents find quality child care for children with special health care needs by assessing care requirements, evaluating providers, collaborating with health professionals, and using community resources to ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive care.
Beginning in 2027, some Nevada Medicaid members may need to meet work, school, or volunteer requirements to maintain coverage. Families are encouraged to review exemptions, update contact information, and prepare early.
Sharing family stories helps children build confidence, strengthen family connections, develop language skills, and better understand their identity. Regular storytelling fosters emotional resilience, literacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.
One Nevada family shares how persistence, community support, and early intervention helped their child access needed services, highlighting the importance of coordinated systems and proactive advocacy for children with developmental needs.
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is partially supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families Child Care and Development Fund through a subaward agreement with the Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care and Development Program (Grant #G00996005). First 5 Nevada was initially developed with funding from the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0099, 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 the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
