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Funding plays a major role in ensuring that young children and families have access to the programs and services that they need.
The primary sources of funding for these programs are through federal and state budget allocations, as well as some grants and private sector contributions.
In 2023, The Children’s Cabinet contracted with a national partner, the Children’s Funding Project, to develop an Early Childhood Fiscal Map for Nevada focused on state and federal investments for children ages 0-8 and their families. This interactive tool, which includes state and federal funding for fiscal years 2019, 2020, and 2021 was completed in May 2024.
The tool includes over 130 different state and federal funding sources, broken out by service types including Early Education and Care; Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition; Economic Well-Being; and Family Supports.
Five Key Findings:
Fiscal Year 2021 Early Childhood Funding in Nevada
Early Education & Care |
$1,241,855,198 |
62% |
Health, Mental Health, & Nutrition |
$606,409,533 |
30% |
Economic Well-Being |
$90,653,833 |
5% |
Family Supports |
$64,258,111 |
3% |
Total Funding |
$2,003,176,674 |
100% |
The four categories used to complete the funding analysis were based on the Early Childhood System definition adopted by the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council and the Nevada Early Childhood Leadership Council. Some adjustments were made for funding streams that cross over multiple categories. Visit the “Early Childhood System” page on the First 5 Nevada website to learn more.
For more detailed data and visual insights into Nevada's early childhood funding, you can explore the interactive tool on the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council’s website at https://nvecac.com/ or by clicking here.
Family engagement is a vital component of building strong communities. Through the Family Engagement Mentorship and Networking Program, we can empower families, support organizations, and create lasting change. By working together, we can strengthen advocacy efforts, enhance leadership, and improve access to vital resources.
This year, several members of the First 5 Family Leadership Council attended Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature. The purpose of Children’s Week is to advocate for Nevada's children and strengthen families in areas such as school readiness, children's physical and mental health, and child safety and welfare. Read here to learn about their experiences!
Imagine a world where every child has the educational support they need to succeed - not just from teachers, but also from their families and entire communities. That’s the power of family engagement! Learn more about efforts to improve family engagement and how you can get involved.