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.
The Nevada Early Childhood Family Leadership Council has joined forces with First 5 Nevada and is now the First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council! Learn more about this group and how you can get involved to improve Nevada’s early childhood programs and services.
Nevada Medicaid is investing more than $200 million over the next two years to improve coverage and access to behavioral health services for children and their families.
Do you have a child under 8 years old with a disability? OR do you speak a language other than English? You are invited to participate in this feedback session about early childhood care and education, community resources and initiatives for families.
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.
Meet Maria, a mother of four as she shares her journey and motivation for becoming a parent leader and advocate. She emphasizes the importance of parents being aware and raising their voices for their children, ensuring their needs and rights are heard and met.
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.
This policy helps families and early childhood programs create environments that support kids' social and emotional growth while minimizing suspensions and expulsions. This article provides a summary of the state policy for parents and families.
Learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, for toddlers from 1 to 2 years old. There are many things you can do to help your baby stay safe and healthy!
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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.
