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.
Each month, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada serves more 35,000 individuals, many of whom are trapped in the cycle of generational poverty, reaching out to our organization and other agencies across our community seeking services to meet their most basic needs.
It is no secret to any working parent or caregiver that a livable wage and comprehensive benefits are necessary to support a healthy family. There are many limitations that prevent a significant number of qualified, hard working parents from joining (or rejoining) the workforce.
Ensuring that your child receives the recommended immunizations is a crucial part of protecting their health and the health of the community. This article provides an overview of why immunizations are important and outlines the recommended vaccines by age.
This new tool is designed to help parents and caregivers estimate the income required to meet their family's needs without relying on public assistance. This article will explain what the Self-Sufficiency Calculator is, how it works, and how you can use it to better manage your family's finances.
Learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, for toddlers from 1 to 2 years old. There are many things you can do to help your baby stay safe and healthy!
How do you bridge the gap between family needs and company policies? Talk to your employer. Approaching your employer about child care can feel intimidating, so consider some of the suggestions in this article.
First 5 Nevada is proud to announce our monthly newsletter is now available in Spanish! Sign up here to receive a short, but helpful email each month full of resources for parents and families, program spotlights and announcements.
July is well-known for celebrating the independence of our great nation but did you know that in 1994, Congress unanimously passed “The Parents’ Day Resolution?” You can nominate an amazon parent before July 12!
First 5 Nevada has added new programs and resources to the website. Learn more about these programs, as well as how you can help us improve the site to meet your needs.
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This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
