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.
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!
Imagine a world where every child has the educational support they need to succeed - not just from teachers, but also from their families and entire communities. That’s the power of family engagement! Learn more about efforts to improve family engagement and how you can get involved.
Children’s Week at the Nevada Legislature was created to have a week dedicated to advocating for Nevada’s children. Families, community partners, and advocates are encouraged to participate to fill the halls of the State Capital and speak up for families!
Laws and policies made by lawmakers have a big impact on the resources and services available to families, especially those with young children. This article will explain why it is so important for families in Nevada to get involved in the upcoming legislative session, how laws can affect your family, and some simple ways to participate and make your voice heard.
The 2025 Nevada Legislative Session is just around the corner, and it brings with it an exciting opportunity for families with young children to engage in shaping the policies and laws that will directly impact their lives.
Meet Guadalupe. She is married and a devoted mother of three children, ages nine, seven, and four. As a housewife, she dedicates most of her time to caring for her children, with special attention given to her youngest, who has been diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome.
One of the most powerful lessons we can share with our kids is the importance of participating in our democracy through voting. For families with young children, this article will explain why voting matters and how you can involve your kids in the process, even before they reach voting age.
Over 80% of seats in the Nevada State Legislature are up for grabs this election season, and the decisions made by the candidates we elect will directly shape policies that impact the health and well-being of children, families, and communities across our state.
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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.
