Give Me Five

The first five years of life are precious. They are also incredibly important for your child’s development and future.

Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them.

It takes just five minutes to open a world of opportunity for your child’s first five years.

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FREE Early Childhood Screening Event

Saturday, April 5th in Las Vegas - First 5 Nevada will be hosting a FREE Early Childhood Screening Event along with our partners from the UNLV Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Early Childhood Education Programs.

Click Here to Learn More & Pre-Register

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New Program: Healthy Start Home Visiting Program

Healthy Start is a federally funded program that aims to improve health outcomes in women during and after pregnancy and to reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse maternal health outcomes.

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April 5th FREE Early Childhood Screening Event - Join Us!

The First 5 Nevada Early Childhood Screening Event will be held on Saturday, April 5th in Las Vegas! In addition to free screenings, parents can receive referrals, if needed, right on site!

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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day: Understanding and Supporting the Autism Community

While the official day is April 2nd, many organizations extend the celebration for Autism Awareness Month, dedicating time to educating communities, sharing stories, and increasing support for individuals with autism. The goal is to foster acceptance, encourage inclusion, and build a more supportive world for people on the autism spectrum.