Children develop at their own pace. From crawling, to walking and speaking, sometimes delays are perfectly normal. Other times, a child may need extra help. When they do, early intervention can help a child catch up, while providing the best outcomes in future years.
From finding the best resources to determine if your child is on track, to getting them the help they need if there is a developmental delay, we can help.
This program supports families with children under 6 who are experiencing persistent challenging behavior by offering free consultation and home visiting.
Provides services to children birth until three with developmental delay or disabilities, and their families. Evaluation is free.
Nevada PEP is a nonprofit organization that assists families of children with disabilities and behavioral health needs.
Helps parents and caregivers with the expensive cost of providing Autism-specific treatments to their child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Statewide program for children under the age of 20.
Supports children who may have developmental delays or special health care needs. Its aim is to ensure that every child receives the best start in their educational journey.
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.
Milestones matter! Track your child’s development progress from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.
The Vegas PBS Special Needs Resource Library is a grant-funded, free-lending library serving those with special needs. We offer a specialized collection of educational media addressing autism, blindness, deafness, developmental delays and other special needs.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division operates three Regional Centers that serve children and adults who have a diagnosis of intellectual disability or closely related developmental disabilities.
Located within the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Nevada Reno, the Family Navigation Network is a place to find health care support and community resources for children and youth with special health care needs, their families and the professionals who serve them.
November is a time for giving thanks—for family, friends, and the little moments that make each day special. Whether your table is set for a big Thanksgiving feast or a cozy meal at home, it’s a wonderful season to help young children learn about gratitude, kindness and togetherness.
Every November, the nation observes Prematurity Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on preterm birth, support families affected by it, and raise awareness about how to promote healthy pregnancies.
Transitions are difficult for children and families, and can be particularly challenging if your child has complex medical or developmental needs. To help make communication easier between families and their student's education team, the Nevada Department of Education has developed an easy-to-use tool, the Student Success Plan (SSP).
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.
