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7.01.2024
Check Out Our New Programs!
First 5 Nevada is proud to announce the addition of several new programs and services to the First 5 Nevada website. Take a sneak peak at these new programs here and visit their page on the website to learn more, including eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Baby’s Bounty – Diaper Bank Program (Clark and Washoe Counties)
The Baby's Bounty Diaper Bank is a means of ongoing support for our tiniest residents. Currently operating in several locations throughout Nevada, the diaper bank has provided 3.5 million diapers and 7 million wipes to 40,000 families in need.
Baby’s Bounty typically operates the diaper bank on Wednesdays at alternating locations and welcomes parents/caregivers who have pre-registered. Families can request diapers for up to three children per household with proper documentation. Registration opens one week prior on the website.
Baby’s Bounty – Diapers for Diplomas Program
The Diapers for Diplomas Program is an initiative to help parenting students attend or return to higher education to gain new skills, complete a degree or credential, have opportunities for meaningful, long-term career choices and advance in the workplace.
Completing a college degree or certificate is one of the primary pathways to economic success but money is often a barrier to the completion of this. 78% of parenting students cited family responsibilities/finances as the number one challenge in pursuing their degree.
Through this program, qualifying parenting students will receive 200 diapers per month for a full academic year, thereby eliminating one more barrier to higher education.
Candelen – Kith and Kin Program
Candelen’s Kith and Kin program provides support for parents, family (kin), friend, and neighbor (kith) providers in Nevada. With the program, you'll acquire new skills and proven strategies, equipping you to enrich your daily interactions with the children under your care at home.
Covering areas such as child development, safety, behavior, nutrition, and more, the groups empower you to give children the best possible start in life. Additionally, the program provides child care during sessions and offers educational toys, free car seats, and portable cribs.
Candelen – Learn and Play Program
Play and Learn is a program geared toward parents and caregivers who care for young children 5 years and younger. The goal is to teach how to bolster the development of a child by learning from each other and early childhood experts. Parents and caregivers can expect to build friendships, bond with others, and have fun during the weekly two-hour sessions.
The program creates planned interactions for caregivers and their children to do together that include brain-building activities, conversation, yoga, songs, dance and play time so kids can practice skills through a series of 6 sessions.
Moapa Band of Paiutes – Tribal Subsidy and Child Care Program (Clark County)
The Moapa Band of Paiutes (MBOP) Tribal Child Care assists eligible Native American/Alaskan Native families living in Clark County access high-quality, low-cost childcare and strives to increase high-quality, affordable childcare living in Southern Nevada.
MBOP’s mission is to provide safe, supportive, high-quality cultural and educational childcare services to Native American/Alaskan Native families both on and off the reservation by providing a healthy child care experience that encourages each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
The MBOP Tribal Child Care runs a Tribally Operated Center that is located on the Moapa Reservation and a 12-Month Certificate subsidy program for childcare payment vouchers either for in-home provider care, licensed/exempt centers, and before/after school programs to serve all Native families within Clark County.
Spread the Word Nevada – Readers in Training Program
Readers in Training is a program that provides parents/guardians and their children from birth up to 5 years with books and early literacy resources.
Participants in the program will receive:
- One brand new, age-appropriate book mailed to the home once a month
- Access to online content that promotes early literacy and school readiness skills
- Virtual check-ins where families can interact and share successes
- Opportunities to participate in playgroups that will help children develop the skills to become confident readers and successful students.
NEW RESOURCES - First 5 Nevada has also added some new resources – see below for a list of resources recently added:
Angel Flight West delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs. In the air, Angel Flight West links volunteer pilots and commercial airlines with people whose non-emergency health needs require air transportation to access care. On the ground, volunteer drivers ferry passengers to and from their departure and destination airports. This resource can be found by clicking on “Additional Resources” on the Health and Safety page.
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada – Elevating Families Mobility Mentor Program pairs Parent Participants with a coach who will work alongside them to achieve the goals they set. Program Highlights:
- Meet with a coach every two weeks for initial onboarding and then as you need.
- Classes include money management skills, parenting skills, meal planning, food budgeting, and nutrition.
- Financial support for certifications/trainings, small stability stipends and earned incentives for goal achievements.
This resource can be found by clicking on “Additional Resources” on the Child Care and Early Education page.
La Fuerza de Familias Latinas is a Parent Engagement initiative through Literacy Partners specifically for Spanish speaking families. Through a collaboration with Univision, the program uses digital content and telenovelas to create workshops that introduce early literacy, science of reading and STEM concepts into the home geared towards children 0-5.
Families join workshops virtually and after the family completes the workshop they are gifted 5 free Spanish language books and a $25 incentive. Workshops are free to families and they can join more than one workshop. This resource can be found by clicking on “Additional Resources” on the Parenting and Family Support page.
Libraries - Many libraries throughout the State of Nevada offer free early literacy programs for young children. The programs help prepare children for school and help parents and families learn how to help their children grow and succeed. This resource includes a link to the statewide library directory, as well as links to a few specific early childhood programs offered in the state. This resource can be found by clicking on “Additional Resources” on the Child Care and Early Education page.
The Nevada Medical Home Portal is a resource for professionals and families who care for children and youth with special health care needs and want to achieve the best possible outcomes for their health, well-being, and success. The portal includes a directory with more than 3,000 providers. Users can search by service category, location, and key terms. This resource can be found by clicking on “Additional Resources” on the Special Needs and Early Intervention page.
Coming Soon! First 5 Nevada will be making some additional updates to better help connect parents and families with the resources they need. Based on requests received, we will be adding a “Find a Provider” section to the Health and Safety, Child Care and Early Education, and Special Needs and Early Intervention pages to help connect families with resources and information on how to find providers that meet their needs.
Do you have additional recommendations for programs, services, or resources that should be added to the First 5 Nevada website? If so, please Contact Us with your ideas!
