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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Youth Mental Health First Aid is a program by The Children’s Cabinet that offers free training to equip adults to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in youth. Learn how this program empowers families and communities across Nevada.
The Heart & Hope Program is a 9-week community-based education program that provides survivors of past domestic violence with resources and skills to strengthen family relationships and to have hope for the future.
Join the Nevada Department of Education for a FREE event to support your family and children! This event will include engaging workshops, a resource fair, and a live panel of speakers focused on the topics of mental health, school safety, and academic success strategies.
Beginning August 1, 2025, Baby’s Bounty diaper bank registration will ONLY be accepted on the app and clients can now create an account and seamlessly register for each distribution event they wish to attend.
Are you wanting to increase your employability, enter a new job field, add to your parenting toolbox, or get assistance with moving into that new home? We might have just the programs to help!
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.
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.
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.
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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