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.
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.
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!
When it comes to raising a healthy child, dental care is often overlooked until the first signs of a problem emerge. Yet, the importance of starting dental care early cannot be overstated. For families with young children in Nevada, understanding the significance of dental health and how to access resources and assistance can help ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.
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.
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.
