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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Camp Homegrown isn’t just a symposium—it’s an invitation to gather around the shared values of equity, community support, and holistic well-being. Families, providers, advocates, and health leaders will converge to explore actionable strategies that promote thriving outcomes for mothers, children, and communities across Nevada.
This law was created to give parents a safe, legal, and private way to give up their newborn babies if they are not able to care for them. It helps protect both the baby and the parent from harm.
The First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council will be hosting two Parent Summits on July 10th in Elko and Las Vegas. Lunch, child care and stipends available for participants!
The 2025 Nevada Legislative Session ended on Monday, June 2nd. Learn about what bills passed, and what bills did not, to support young children in Nevada.
As of April 2025, First 5 Nevada, an initiative launched by The Children’s Cabinet, is commemorating its first anniversary. This milestone marks a year of significant strides in providing comprehensive support to families with children from prenatal stages through age five. Through its user-friendly platform, First 5 Nevada has become a vital resource, connecting families to essential services and empowering them to foster the healthy development of their young children.
On May 20, 2025, Washington D.C. will witness a powerful display of advocacy as families from across the United States converge on Capitol Hill for the annual Strolling Thunder event to amplify the voices of parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, urging Congress to prioritize policies that support the well-being and development of young children. Our own Adriana Morales Lemus from the First 5 Family Leadership Council will be representing Nevada!
Child care is a critical issue for working families across the United States, and Nevada is no exception. Over the years, the cost of child care in the state has steadily risen, creating a significant financial burden for many parents. In this article, we will explore the rising cost of child care in Nevada and discuss the consequences for families, employers, and policymakers.
Family engagement is a vital component of building strong communities. Through the Family Engagement Mentorship and Networking Program, we can empower families, support organizations, and create lasting change. By working together, we can strengthen advocacy efforts, enhance leadership, and improve access to vital resources.
This year, several members of the First 5 Family Leadership Council attended Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature. The purpose of Children’s Week is to advocate for Nevada's children and strengthen families in areas such as school readiness, children's physical and mental health, and child safety and welfare. Read here to learn about their experiences!
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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 90TP099, 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 Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
