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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This article from First 5 Nevada’s Activity Corner shows how simple building play with blocks, boxes, and other household items can boost your child’s brain development. You’ll also find easy, low-cost ideas to try at home—whether you live in an apartment, a rural town, or somewhere in between.
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!
The Child Tax Credit - a major source of financial support for families - is changing in 2025. These changes could mean more money for some households and less for others, depending on income, tax filing status, and immigration status.
Camp Homegrown isn’t just a symposium—it’s an invitation to gather around the shared values of equity, community support, and holistic well-being. Families, providers, advocates, and health leaders will converge to explore actionable strategies that promote thriving outcomes for mothers, children, and communities across Nevada.
Children younger than 5 years are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications because their immune systems are still developing. Read here for how you can properly prepare and store food to ensure your child stays healthy!
Prepare your child for school at University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s school readiness fair for children ages 3-5! Attendees will enjoy fun hands-on activities, visit the CCSD book bus and learn about the Nevada Pre-K standards.
This law was created to give parents a safe, legal, and private way to give up their newborn babies if they are not able to care for them. It helps protect both the baby and the parent from harm.
The Children’s Cabinet presents the First 5 Nevada Screening & Connection Event in Northern Nevada offering families FREE early childhood screenings, immunizations and more.
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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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 90TP099, 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 Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
