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2.01.2025

SAVE THE DATE Southern NV Screening & Connection Event – April 5, 2025

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First 5 Nevada will be hosting an early childhood Screening and Connection event in Southern Nevada on Saturday, April 5th in partnership with the UNLV Doctoral Occupational Therapy Program and the College of Southern Nevada. The event will be held from 10am to 2pm at the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston Campus. 

The event will provide no-cost screenings for Southern Nevada families including developmental screenings, mental/behavioral health, oral health and more! On-site referrals will also be provided, along with fun activities for children and giveaways from a wide range of community partners. 

Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for registration information coming out later this month. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for event updates, please send us an email at [email protected]!

If you are a community organization that would like to participate or are interested in being an event sponsor, please email us at [email protected]. 

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