9.01.2024
Join us on October 5th from 9am to 12pm in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Area Council, Scouting America – 7220 Paradise Road!
Step Up for Kids events focus on raising awareness of issues American children face such as: access to early care and learning programs, access to after-school programs, poverty, child abuse and neglect, and health care.
Join us for free family fun and activities including lunch for the first 200 attendees, face painting, live DJ, petting zoo, farmer’s market, games, raffle prizes, resource fair, costume contest, and our Youth Mayor election where kids can vote!
Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend. Visit our website for more information: https://nic.unlv.edu/step-up-for-kids/
Strong Start Clark County Youth Mayor
The Youth Mayor program gives children the chance to learn about basic political and campaigning skills in a fun and engaging way while allowing them to interact with their community. Candidates must be youth entering the 4th or 5th grade for the 2024-2025 school year and must live in Clark County. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, click here.
Learn more about how you can Get Involved by visiting First 5 Nevada!
Families play a powerful role in shaping the future of early childhood programs—and the Kids First Nevada Coalition is making it easier than ever to get involved. The coalition brings together parents, caregivers, educators, community organizations, and leaders from across Nevada with one shared goal: to build a stronger, more coordinated early childhood system so every child can thrive.
Looking for Pre-K options for your child? A new, easier way to apply is here! The Nevada Ready! Pre-K Common Application lets families complete one simple online form to explore and apply to multiple programs at once—making it easier to find the right fit close to home, work, or school. Many families may now qualify for FREE Pre-K thanks to expanded eligibility.
On June 9, 2026, families from across the country will gather—both in Washington, D.C., and virtually—for Strolling Thunder™, a national advocacy event led by ZERO TO THREE’s Think Babies™ campaign. Learn why advocacy matters in advancing policies that support babies and toddlers during the most critical years of development and meet the family representing Nevada this year.