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.
Start the new year with La Fuerza de Familias Latina’s January workshops designed to help parents and caregivers promote their children’s early learning, social-emotional growth and school readiness.
The 2025 Nevada Legislative Session is just around the corner, and it brings with it an exciting opportunity for families with young children to engage in shaping the policies and laws that will directly impact their lives.
Adriana is a mother of three children, one of whom has Attention Deficit Disorder. Adriana and her husband have made important decisions to take action and dedicate themselves to the physical, mental, and educational development of their children.
Meet Guadalupe. She is married and a devoted mother of three children, ages nine, seven, and four. As a housewife, she dedicates most of her time to caring for her children, with special attention given to her youngest, who has been diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome.
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.
Meet Ana Elizabeth Saucedo Gutierrez, a single mother with a two-and-a-half-year-old son with special needs. Ana is a leader for her family and her community.
One of the most powerful lessons we can share with our kids is the importance of participating in our democracy through voting. For families with young children, this article will explain why voting matters and how you can involve your kids in the process, even before they reach voting age.
Clark County Foster Care is hosting its annual Give Joy event now through December 19 to benefit the children in foster care, where they can enjoy photos and time with Santa, gifts, and an amazing day of fun! Read more to see how you can be involved.
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.
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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.
