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First 5 Nevada is a one-stop resource hub for Nevada families with children from birth through age five.
Key Support for Families:
Basic Needs: Connections to free childcare, Pre-K enrollment, and food/nutrition programs.
Health & Growth: Tools to track developmental milestones and access early intervention for special needs.
Parenting Guidance: Practical tips on breastfeeding, safety, and local family support services.
State Resources: A central directory for all state-funded programs and family advocacy groups.
The Nevada B-5 portal (Nevada Strong Start: Reimagined!) is an online resource hub for parents with children aged birth to five.
Key Supports for Families:
Developmental Roadmap: Provides guidance on health, learning, and growth milestones during the first five years.
Learning Modules: Offers online lessons to help parents understand early childhood standards and brain development.
Resource Directory: Connects families to state-funded programs like childcare, preschool, and health services.
School Readiness: Helps parents navigate the transition into the K-12 school system.
System Navigation: Simplifies how to find and access specific supports within Nevada's early childhood network.
The Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC) is a professional organization focused on improving early childhood education (ages 0-8) through advocacy and high standards.
Key Supports for Families:
Quality Guidance: Helps parents identify high-quality care using NAEYC accreditation standards.
Advocacy: Works to ensure policymakers prioritize and fund early childhood education.
Educational Equity: Promotes fair access to learning opportunities for all children.
Events: Hosts community awareness events like "Week of the Young Child".
Research Updates: Provides families with newsletters on the latest best practices in early learning.
The Children’s Cabinet is a Nevada non-profit providing free services to keep children safe and families stable.
Key Support for Families:
Child Care: Financial assistance (subsidies) and help finding quality providers.
Mental Health: Free family counseling and crisis intervention.
Education: Free parenting classes and developmental workshops.
Crisis Support: 24/7 "Safe Place" program for youth in immediate need.
Youth Services: Job training and case management for young adults.
Nevada's Family Engagement Guide (2025) is a comprehensive framework designed to help families, schools, and communities work together to support student success from birth through 12th grade.
Key Support for Families:
Joint Partnership: Provides a framework where families, schools, and communities share responsibility for a child’s development.
Equitable Access: Ensures families receive specific tools and supports tailored to their unique circumstances and needs.
Relational Trust: Focuses on building intentional trust and mutual respect between families and educators.
Honoring Expertise: Recognizes parents as a child's "first teachers" and experts on their child's strengths.
Linked Learning: Aligns all engagement activities directly with a child’s academic, social, and emotional growth goals.
Capacity Building: Offers training and workshops to help families develop the skills needed to effectively support their child's learning.
Decision-Making: Empowers families to participate in school governance and help co-create educational goals.
Two-Way Communication: Replaces one-way school updates with ongoing dialogue and regular check-ins.
Nevada ECAC is a state-level advisory board that coordinates early childhood programs and policies to improve services for young children.
Key Support for Families:
Local Connections: Links to regional councils that provide community-specific resources and support.
Community Calendar: A schedule of early childhood events and family-centered activities across the state.
Advocacy & Meetings: Opportunities for parents to attend public meetings and help shape state policies on child care and education.
Data Tools: Dashboards and maps that show available funding and the quality of services in different neighborhoods.
Nevada PEP is a statewide non-profit that helps families of children with disabilities or mental health needs through education and advocacy.
Key Support for Families:
IEP & School Help: Assistance with special education rights, individual assistance, and dispute resolution.
Training: Free webinars and workshops on advocacy, mental health, and bullying prevention.
Resources: Information referrals, peer support groups, and a podcast for parents.
Youth Programs: Mentorship and self-advocacy training for young adults.
Nevada COMPASS mobile app is a statewide resource designed to support children and youth experiencing homelessness by providing timely access to essential services.
Health & Wellness: Guidance on finding local healthcare, mental health support, and prenatal care services to ensure family well-being.
Basic Needs: Real-time information on food banks, nutrition programs, and localized housing or emergency shelter options.
Education & Schooling: School enrollment assistance for children in transition.
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