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.
If you or your family receive Medicaid, you may have access to additional benefits, including free services and cash rewards. Learn more about Managed Care Organizations and how to maximize the resources they offer for your family.
Act4Kids Nevada is working to unite the patient and family voice in advocating for a freestanding children's hospital and state-wide healthcare system. It is time for consolidated care for the kids in Nevada!
It is natural for parents to focus on your child’s physical health, but their emotional and mental wellbeing is just as important. For some young children, mental health challenges can be more complicated, requiring additional care and attention.
Being a parent can be hard. Home visiting programs offer support to families, in their own homes, to provide guidance, resources, and personalized assistance. Learn more about how home visiting programs work and how to find a program in Nevada.
Substance use during pregnancy poses serious risks to both the mother and developing baby. Sober Moms, Healthy Babies provides information on the risks and resources on treatment options available during pregnancy.
EPSDT, also known as the Healthy Kids Program in Nevada, is part of Nevada Medicaid. Learn more about this program and how it can help support your child’s healthy development!
Ensuring that your child receives the recommended immunizations is a crucial part of protecting their health and the health of the community. This article provides an overview of why immunizations are important and outlines the recommended vaccines by age.
Get your preschooler to try new foods by having them help you in the kitchen! This tip sheet from the United States Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate program helps identify how children can help at different ages.
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1st to 7th. This article, adapted from NevadaBreastfeeds.org, answers some common questions about breastfeeding, as well as provides resources to support families in ensuring their children have the nutrition they need during this important phase of development and growth.
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This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
