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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November is a time for giving thanks—for family, friends, and the little moments that make each day special. Whether your table is set for a big Thanksgiving feast or a cozy meal at home, it’s a wonderful season to help young children learn about gratitude, kindness and togetherness.
Transitions are difficult for children and families, and can be particularly challenging if your child has complex medical or developmental needs. To help make communication easier between families and their student's education team, the Nevada Department of Education has developed an easy-to-use tool, the Student Success Plan (SSP).
Every November, the nation observes Prematurity Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on preterm birth, support families affected by it, and raise awareness about how to promote healthy pregnancies.
If your family is enrolled in Nevada Medicaid, every year, you have a chance to look at your plan and decide if it’s still the best fit for your family. That time is called open enrollment, and this year it takes place from October 1 through October 31. Learn more about the process here.
Trauma occurs when frightening experiences, exposure, or events overwhelm a child’s ability to cope. When stress has overwhelmed your child, you can support healing. Your relationship with your child can help buffer the impact of trauma or stress.
The Children’s Cabinet presents the First 5 Nevada Screening & Connection Event in Northern Nevada offering families FREE early childhood screenings, immunizations and more.
Ana is the mother of two young children in Las Vegas. She shares her experience navigating resources for her children and her experience with the First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council.
We all want to be seen for who we are, our strengths, what we can achieve, and what makes us special. Being seen is one of the objectives of Learning Disabilities Week (June 16th – 22nd), a time to remember that our friends and families with learning differences are not alone.
As of April 2025, First 5 Nevada, an initiative launched by The Children’s Cabinet, is commemorating its first anniversary. This milestone marks a year of significant strides in providing comprehensive support to families with children from prenatal stages through age five. Through its user-friendly platform, First 5 Nevada has become a vital resource, connecting families to essential services and empowering them to foster the healthy development of their young children.
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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.
