Children develop at their own pace. From crawling, to walking and speaking, sometimes delays are perfectly normal. Other times, a child may need extra help. When they do, early intervention can help a child catch up, while providing the best outcomes in future years.
From finding the best resources to determine if your child is on track, to getting them the help they need if there is a developmental delay, we can help.
This program supports families with children under 6 who are experiencing persistent challenging behavior by offering free consultation and home visiting.
Provides services to children birth until three with developmental delay or disabilities, and their families. Evaluation is free.
Nevada PEP is a nonprofit organization that assists families of children with disabilities and behavioral health needs.
Helps parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Statewide program for children under the age of 20.
Supports children who may have developmental delays or special health care needs. Its aim is to ensure that every child receives the best start in their educational journey.
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.
Milestones matter! Track your child’s development progress from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.
The Vegas PBS Special Needs Resource Library is a grant-funded, free-lending library serving those with special needs. We offer a specialized collection of educational media addressing autism, blindness, deafness, developmental delays and other special needs.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division operates three Regional Centers that serve children and adults who have a diagnosis of intellectual disability or closely related developmental disabilities.
Located within the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Nevada Reno, the Family Navigation Network is a place to find health care support and community resources for children and youth with special health care needs, their families and the professionals who serve them.
Children’s well-being can be deeply affected by difficult experiences they face in their early years. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) include abuse, neglect and other household challenges. Learn more about recent data in Nevada and what you can do to support your children.
As parents, we want the best for our children and their growth. From the moment they are born, we observe their every milestone with excitement. Developmental screenings play an essential role in ensuring that your child is progressing in all areas of development. Learn more about these important tools!
First 5 Nevada is hosting a FREE Early Childhood Screening and Connection event to 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.
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.
