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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First 5 Nevada is your connection to the state’s entire Early Childhood System

Nevada's Early Childhood System includes all the programs and services that young kids and their families need to be healthy and grow to their fullest potential. This system consists of an entire network of resources to help provide our kids with everything they need for a strong start in life.

Nevada’s Early Childhood System

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Preventing Heat Illness in Young Children

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.

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Northern Nevada Screening & Connection Event

The Children’s Cabinet presents the First 5 Nevada Screening & Connection Event in Northern Nevada offering families FREE early childhood screenings, immunizations and more.

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Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS)

"Early Intervention" is an array of services to help infants and toddlers, birth to three with disabilities or delays in their development. Early Intervention Services support families, through education and family services, to help their children reach their potential.