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.
Learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, for toddlers from 2 to 3 years old. There are many things you can do to help your toddler stay safe and healthy!
As the colder months approach, families are preparing for the winter season. Along with bundling up in warm clothes and getting ready for the holidays, it’s also a good time to think about protecting your child’s health.
First 5 Nevada is proud to announce that the Access Medical Program from Access to Healthcare has been added to the website and eligibility portal! Read more about how this program can make healthcare more affordable for families.
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.
