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3.01.2025

FREE Early Childhood Screening Event- April 5

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In honor of Week of the Young Child and the One Year Anniversary of First 5 Nevada we are hosting a FREE Early Childhood Screening and Connection event along with our partners from the UNLV Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program and the College of Southern Nevada Early Childhood Education Programs. 

The event will provide no-cost screenings – health, developmental, behavioral – and provide on-site referral to programs and services for families with young children. We’ll also have fun activities for children and families, with free give-aways and crafts.

When: Saturday, April 5, 2025

10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Charleston Campus Student Union 6375 West Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

Families are encouraged to sign-up for screenings to reserve a spot. Walk-in screenings will be offered on the day of the event if space is available. You do not need to sign up for screening to attend this event – all are welcome!

Click here to learn more or sign-up for screenings!

Screenings at the event will include:

Click here to learn more about why early childhood screenings are important and read descriptions of some common early childhood screenings.

We’ll also host approximately 30 different community organizations who provide resources and services to families with young children, including:

Learn More About the Event: https://www.first5nevada.org/free-early-childhood-screening-event/ 

Register for Screenings: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEA62EABFFC43-54606109-first 



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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.

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