See what you qualify for

Services
Services

No matter your family structure or income level, Nevada offers an array of no-cost programs, services and resources to support your child prenatally through age five.

Child Care and Early Education

Health and Safety

Special Needs and Early Intervention

Food and Nutrition

Parenting and Family Support
Milestones
Milestones

Milestones

The first smile. Their first step. Waving “bye-bye.” Even raising a hand to give a “high-five.” These are all part of what are called “developmental milestones.” Children reach milestones as they play, learn, speak, act, and move.

Developmental Milestones by Age
Developmental milestones are things most children (75% or more) can do by a certain age. Explore your child's milestones and learn more!
Early Childhood System
Early Childhood System

Early Childhood System

Nevada's Early Childhood System includes all the programs and services that young kids and their families need to be healthy and grow to their fullest potential.

Nevada’s Early Childhood System
What is an Early Childhood System?
Why It Matters
Resources
Get Involved
Get Involved

Get Involved

Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker or community member, there are various ways you can contribute to shaping and enhancing Nevada’s Early Childhood System.

Your Involvement Matters
Why It Matters
Parent Groups to Join
Advisory Groups to Join
Legislative Session and Policy
Articles
Articles

The early childhood system evolves as fast as our children grow. From new programs and legislation, to parenting tips and the latest news, check here.

Child Care and Early Education Health and Safety Special Needs and Early Intervention Food and Nutrition Parenting and Family Support Early Childhood System Get Involved

Return to Articles

7.01.2025

Free Spanish Breastfeeding Support Group

Spanish Breastfeeding Support Group Flier Grupo De Apoyo Para La Lactancia Materna

The UNLV School of Public Health is excited to announce that a new Spanish breastfeeding support group will begin in Southern Nevada through funding from the Department of Health and Human Services via their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding was granted to the UNLV School of Public Health for the Nevada Lactation Hub Scholarship Program: Building Pathways to Sustainable Lactation Workforce Pipeline.

The program is partnering with the Anthem Wellness Center to host this FREE weekly Spanish breastfeeding support group every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting June 27. Each session is led by a certified international breastfeeding consultant and a counselor.

Come join us! Refreshments will be provided. Register here!

Parenting and Family Support Health and Safety

Related News

Closeup of toddler kid stacking little blocks in comfy at home setting.

Parenting and Family Support

Activity Corner - Brain Boosting with Building Play: Brain Boosting with Building Play

This article from First 5 Nevada’s Activity Corner shows how simple building play with blocks, boxes, and other household items can boost your child’s brain development. You’ll also find easy, low-cost ideas to try at home—whether you live in an apartment, a rural town, or somewhere in between.

Young toddler girl dressed in nice clothes pretending to talk on a green phone, with paperwork on desk next to her, plant in background.

Parenting and Family Support

Big Changes Coming to the Child Tax Credit: What Nevada Families Need to Know

The Child Tax Credit - a major source of financial support for families - is changing in 2025. These changes could mean more money for some households and less for others, depending on income, tax filing status, and immigration status.

Two toddlers sitting in diapers on a blanket on the floor, smiling, in a comfy at home setting.

Early Childhood System Health and Safety

Nevada’s Safe Haven Law - Keeping Babies Safe and Giving Parents Options

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.

Questions, inquiries, or need help?

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.

© First 5 Nevada | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Website by Purdue Marion & Associates and 37 Gears