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.
Families are a child's first teachers, and everyday activities are rich with learning opportunities. The new First 5 Nevada Activity Corner series includes activities to help you incorporate items in your home, like stacking cups or sorting socks, into valuable learning opportunities for your child!
During the toddler years (12 to 35 months), children’s language development grows rapidly. Toddlers gain the ability to say words clearly, combine words into phrases, and express their needs and wants. Learn more about how you can support your little one here!
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 Federal Poverty Guidelines, commonly known as the Federal Poverty Level or FPL, are used to determine eligibility for many programs and services. Read more about the changes and how they may help more families get access to the programs and services they need.
Alejandra Melecio is a wife and mother of four children. She shares her experience as a leading mother in the First 5 Family Leadership Council.
Children’s well-being can be deeply affected by difficult experiences they face in their early years. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) include abuse, neglect and other household challenges. Learn more about recent data in Nevada and what you can do to support your children.
To kick off National Maternal Health Awareness Day on Jan. 23, SilverSummit Healthplan, Nevada Health Centers, High Risk Pregnancy Center and Hera Women’s Health are announcing the launch of a program aimed at improving access to maternal and prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies in the city of Pahrump, in Nye County. The program expects to start seeing patients in late 2025.
Children are growing, developing and changing, and have endless potential. It’s important we don’t hinder this with harmful or hurtful labels. Learn how adults easily can label children without consciously realizing it.
The "Parents Under Pressure" advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General addresses the growing mental health crisis among parents, particularly those with young children. It highlights how stressors like financial instability, caregiving responsibilities, and lack of support systems impact parental well-being, with serious effects on families and communities.
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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.
