Food security is one of the primary ways to ensure a child’s overall health and wellbeing. Proper nutrition is also vital to help a child’s brain and body develop and grow.
From learning what types of diet and nutrition are best for your children, to resources to help you pay for food so you can put healthy meals on the table, start here.
Qualifying families receive nutrition and breastfeeding services with support and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
A supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC), provides healthy foods and encourages healthy choices. The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) WIC program is offered statewide to any eligible Nevada resident (Tribal membership is not required).
Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP is a federal assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family.
The Healthy Kids Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for evidence-based research, resources, curricula, activities and materials that focus on obesity prevention for teachers and parents of young children.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature was created to have a week dedicated to advocating for Nevada’s children. Families, community partners, and advocates are encouraged to participate to fill the halls of the State Capital and speak up for families!
American Heart Month often centers on adults, but it's just as important to teach children about heart health from a young age. After all, heart health isn’t just for grown-ups—it's something every family can start thinking about early. By taking small steps together as a family, you can help your little ones build habits that will last a lifetime.
Healthy eating is important at every age. Get quick tips for healthy eating for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and toddlers from MyPlate!
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.
