Food security is one of the primary ways to ensure a child’s overall health and wellbeing. Proper nutrition is also vital to help a child’s brain and body develop and grow.
From learning what types of diet and nutrition are best for your children, to resources to help you pay for food so you can put healthy meals on the table, start here.
Qualifying families receive nutrition and breastfeeding services with support and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
A supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC), provides healthy foods and encourages healthy choices. The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) WIC program is offered statewide to any eligible Nevada resident (Tribal membership is not required).
Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP is a federal assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
The Healthy Kids Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for evidence-based research, resources, curricula, activities and materials that focus on obesity prevention for teachers and parents of young children.
NevadaMilk.com is an online, nutrition education hub powered by the Dairy Council of Nevada, dedicated to expanding consumers' nutrition knowledge, especially when it comes to including dairy at family mealtimes.
Three Square serves residents of Lincoln, Nye, Esmeralda and Clark Counties with food resources. They work with community partners to support food distribution in your local community.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada offers several programs to help provide nutritious meals to children and families. Kids Cafe offers free meals to children ages 2-18 when they are out of school and Mobile Harvest provides free fruits and vegetables, and other foods to families in Northern Nevada.
This program allows SNAP-EBT customers to use their benefits at eligible farmer's markets in Nevada, including opportunities to increase your benefits for fresh fruits and vegetables!
November is American Diabetes Month. Learn about the different types of diabetes in children, common warning signs, and the importance of early diagnosis. Discover practical ways families can build healthy habits through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and positive role modeling, along with trusted resources for additional information.
Busy mornings don't have to mean skipping a nutritious breakfast. In this month's featured article from the Dairy Council of Nevada, discover five quick and kid-friendly breakfast ideas that can be prepared in minutes. From colorful parfaits to overnight oats, these simple recipes provide essential nutrients to help children stay energized, focused, and ready for a successful day.
Partners throughout the state host a variety of community events and trainings designed to engage families, provide valuable resources, and promote early childhood development. From workshops and educational sessions to fun, interactive activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! All of the events and trainings provided on First 5 Nevada are offered at no cost to participants, unless otherwise noted. Visit our Community Events & Trainings page to see a list of upcoming events and trainings near you!
First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is partially supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families Child Care and Development Fund through a subaward agreement with the Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care and Development Program (Grant #G00996005). First 5 Nevada was initially developed with funding from the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0099, 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 the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
