The early childhood system evolves as fast as our children grow. From new legislation and programs to the best practices in health care, keep checking here for the latest news, insights and advice to help navigate your child’s early years.
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Partners throughout the state host a variety of community events and trainings designed to engage families, provide valuable resources, and promote early childhood development. From workshops and educational sessions to fun, interactive activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Across the country, recent headlines about immigration raids, violence, and community unrest have left many families feeling uneasy. As parents and caregivers, you play a powerful role in helping children process what they see and feel. This article offers gentle, practical ways to support your child when the world feels scary, along with trusted resources that can help you.
As of January 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC have introduced a new framework for childhood immunizations, a tiered system designed to align the U.S. more closely with international peer nations and empower parents with more clinical choice. For families with children ages 0–5, here is a guide to the new categories and what they mean for your child's next check-up.
The foods kids eat in their early years help their bodies grow, fuel their play and learning, and shape habits that last a lifetime. But many families today face real challenges. The good news is that with a little planning, creativity, and support, healthy eating can be both affordable and enjoyable.
March is a special month for families who love stories, imagination, and a good dose of childhood wonder—it’s when we celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. This year, Nevada families have an extra-special way to join the fun: the 2026 Seuss-A-Palooza, a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the North Las Vegas Library District.
Raising young children is exciting, joyful, and sometimes challenging. Families often need support with things like health care, food, or finding community resources. Nevada’s Early Childhood Community Health Worker (EC-CHW) Program is here to help.
Special Needs Trusts help parents plan for the future of a child with complex medical needs. If your child is under five years old, the future might seem very far away. However, talking to a professional now can help you build a plan that grows with your child. Taking small steps today makes the "big stuff" much easier to handle later.
Did you know that Nevada offers a free reading service for children and adults who have trouble reading regular print? It’s called Nevada Talking Book Services, and it is designed to help people with low vision, blindness, physical disabilities, or reading disabilities enjoy books and magazines in a way that works best for them.
Nevada’s future is shaped by the experiences of its youngest children—and families play the most important role in helping the early childhood system work the way it should. When families speak up, participate, and share their stories, the entire system becomes stronger, more responsive, and better aligned with what real Nevada families need. Get involved today!
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
