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.
Sign Up for the First 5 Nevada Newsletter
The first five years of your child’s life are full of exciting milestones—and early childhood developmental screenings are one of the best ways to make sure your child is on track and getting the support they need to thrive. That’s why First 5 Nevada and The Children’s Cabinet are hosting a series of FREE Early Childhood Screening Events across the state—bringing valuable tools, resources, and support directly to families in their communities.
As families across Nevada come together this year to celebrate the 4th of July—and the nation’s 250th anniversary—the holiday brings extra excitement with fireworks, barbecues, and community events. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also important to keep safety in mind, especially for children. Here are some tips to help ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive holiday for all kids, including those with autism and special needs.
Stable housing is a critical foundation for a child’s healthy development. Recognizing this, First 5 Nevada has added housing programs and resources designed to support families at every stage - whether they are seeking emergency assistance, long-term housing solutions or general guidance.
All families are different, in terms of composition and needs, but one thing that we have in common is that all families could use a little help. With that in mind, the Nevada Department of Education has designed a series of tools to benefit families with different needs.
At First 5 Nevada, we believe supporting moms, dads and caregivers during the early years helps children grow strong, safe and healthy. This month, we honor all moms and caregivers and share tools and support to help families feel less alone.
Work is an important part of life. But for many employees, especially those with young children, balancing work and home life can be challenging. The Employer Support Program from The Children's Cabinet doesn’t expect employees to figure everything out on their own, rather this program helps businesses create workplaces that better support the real lives of their employees.
Spring weather, bright colors and playful traditions make Easter a great chance to create happy memories with your little ones. For families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Easter can also be a fun time to practice healthy habits - without giving up the fun. Read here for easy ways to celebrate Easter while supporting your child’s growth, learning and well-being.
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will be starting a new session of the Strengthening Families Program in early April. This free, 9-week program is designed to include the whole family - with child and teen sessions along with the parent session. Sessions will focus on communication, setting boundaries, bonding and other techniques for a stronger, loving family.
Across the country, recent headlines about immigration raids, violence, and community unrest have left many families feeling uneasy. As parents and caregivers, you play a powerful role in helping children process what they see and feel. This article offers gentle, practical ways to support your child when the world feels scary, along with trusted resources that can help you.
First 5 Nevada Past Issues
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 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 Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
