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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Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a free Vroom® training to learn early childhood development strategies, share family experiences, and advocate for Nevada’s youngest children. Participants receive incentives and future leadership opportunities.
This guide helps parents find quality child care for children with special health care needs by assessing care requirements, evaluating providers, collaborating with health professionals, and using community resources to ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive care.
Sharing family stories helps children build confidence, strengthen family connections, develop language skills, and better understand their identity. Regular storytelling fosters emotional resilience, literacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.
One Nevada family shares how persistence, community support, and early intervention helped their child access needed services, highlighting the importance of coordinated systems and proactive advocacy for children with developmental needs.
Celebrate National Cookie Month by baking healthy treats with young children. Family cooking activities support early math, language, and motor skills while encouraging healthy eating habits and creating lasting memories.
Eligible Nevada families may receive free ENERGY STAR® appliances and energy-saving products through NV Energy’s Qualified Appliance Replacement Program, helping reduce utility costs, improve home efficiency, and ease household expenses.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a reminder that healthy habits start early. From family meals and active play to healthy sleep routines and nutritious foods, small daily choices can have a lasting impact on a child's well-being. Discover five simple ways to support healthy growth, development, and lifelong wellness during your child's most important early years.
Becoming a parent is one of life's greatest joys, but it can also be one of its biggest challenges. From sleepless nights with a newborn to toddler tantrums and preparing for preschool, every stage brings new questions. Am I doing this right? Is my child developing on track? How do I handle difficult behaviors? Parent training and education programs provide families with trusted information, practical tools, and supportive communities to help parents feel more confident and connected.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use during pregnancy, help is available and it's never too late to seek support. The Sober Moms, Healthy Babies program connects pregnant women across Nevada with treatment, resources, and compassionate care. Learn about available services, priority access to treatment, and steps families can take toward healthier pregnancies and brighter futures.
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is partially supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families Child Care and Development Fund through a subaward agreement with the Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care and Development Program (Grant #G00996005). First 5 Nevada was initially developed with funding from 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 the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
