Give Me Five

The first five years of life are precious. They are also incredibly important for your child’s development and future.

Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them.

It takes just five minutes to open a world of opportunity for your child’s first five years.

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FREE Early Childhood Screening & Resource Fair!

The Children's Cabinet is proud to present the Northern Nevada First 5 Nevada Early Childhood Screening & Resource Fair on Saturday, October 4th in Reno. Click below to learn more and how to register for the event!

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Youth Mental Health First Aid: Empowering Nevada's Families and Communities

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a program by The Children’s Cabinet that offers free training to equip adults to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in youth. Learn how this program empowers families and communities across Nevada.

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Universal Free Child Care - New Mexico’s Roadmap

Getting affordable, high‑quality child care is one of the biggest challenges many families face. That’s why what’s happening right now in New Mexico is so important—and inspiring for families in Nevada who are pushing for better child care policies, too. Learn how you can get involved to improve this issue in Nevada.

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Government Shutdown Shuts Out Kids

This article from Children’s Funding Project provides an overview of what the federal government shutdown may mean for children and families in Nevada and across the United States.