A child’s emotional and physical well-being, nutritional needs, and capacity for learning are best supported in a safe environment where they are protected from neglect and enabled to thrive in a positive environment, free of stress.
Whether you’re trying to secure financial assistance to help you pay for your child’s health care, or wondering what questions to ask your child’s pediatrician, you can start here.
Nevada Medicaid is health insurance that helps certain low-income individuals and families who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills.
Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children 0-19 years of age who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children 0-19 years of age who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
Access Medical Program is operated by Access to Healthcare Network, a Nevada non-profit organization. The Access Medical Program is not insurance. The program offers low cost memberships (no-cost for some) who receive discounted healthcare services.
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.
This website was developed by pediatricians for parents. It includes more than 5,000 children’s health and safety articles and videos, content from pediatricians for parents of children of all ages, mobile-friendly pages, content for Spanish speakers, interactive tools (such as the KidsDoc Symptom Checker), and much more!
If you're pregnant and using, there's always a safe place to get help. In Nevada, pregnant women receive priority admission at state-funded substance use treatment centers.
Angel Flight West delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs.
The Nevada WebIZ Public Access Portal allows parents and legal guardians to print official immunization records for their child(ren). This is an official record and can be used as proof of immunization for school entry, summer camp, employment, etc.
Count the Kicks® is a FREE app to help monitor your baby's movement in the third trimester of pregnancy.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
This website contains a large number of resources for families including a tool to search for pediatricians and pediatric specialists in Nevada.
The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Nevada is to ensure that Nevada’s children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing environments and relationships.
There are many types of health care providers and finding the right provider for you and your family can be difficult. Click below to learn more about different provider types and where to go to find a provider that is right for you.
Get help with maternal depression and other mental health needs. Accessible by phone or text in English and Spanish.
Calling all pregnant or recent moms with an infant under 14 days old in Clark County, Nevada (Henderson, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas). See if you are eligible to enroll in the Nurturing Care Family Navigator Study. All personal information is kept confidential.
This law was created to give parents a safe, legal, and private way to give up their newborn babies if they are not able to care for them. It helps protect both the baby and the parent from harm.
In the summer months, parents naturally want their children to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor play. However, for our youngest family members – infants, toddlers, and preschoolers – extreme heat poses a significant and often underestimated risk.
First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
