Quality education, health care, nutrition, and family support during the first five years is proven to help children develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills they need to succeed in grade school and in life. This is why Nevada offers a broad array of no-cost programs, services and resources for families with young children, no matter your household income level.
From financial assistance to help you pay for child care, to programs that will get your child ready for kindergarten and beyond, find the services and programs your family needs.
Whether you’re trying to secure financial assistance to help you pay for your child’s health care, or wondering what questions to ask your child’s pediatrician, you can start here.
We can help you find the best resources to determine if your child is on track. If there is a developmental delay, find out how to get the extra help your child needs.
From learning what types of diet and nutrition are best for your children, to resources that will help you pay for food so you can put healthy meals on the table, we can help.
Our children don’t come with an instruction manual. From classes on child birth and dealing with difficult behaviors, to assistance to help make ends meet, support is never far to help you become the best parent you can be.
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!
Great news for Nevada families! First 5 Nevada has added two new food and nutrition resources to its website, making it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to find the resources they need!
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) run by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) assists qualified households with the cost of heating and cooling their home. Also, the program may be able to help bring your past due utility bills current, if you qualify.
First 5 Nevada 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.
