Why Your Involvement Matters
First 5 Nevada strives for a family-centered early childhood system - a circle of support where families are right in the center.
Learn more about Nevada's Early Childhood System
This means everything is designed with families to help them give their children the best start in life and to make it easier for parents and families to take care of young children.
The system includes programs, resources, and services that focus on the needs and well-being of the whole family.
It's all about enabling families to help their children grow and learn in a loving and supportive environment.
Policy and Advocacy – Why it Matters
Children need caring adults in their life to help make decisions that will help them grow, be healthy and safe.
Those adults include parents, child care providers, teachers, health care providers, community partners, and elected officials.
Parents and families can, and should, be involved in selecting elected officials – who determine what programs are available and how they are funded - that support improving access to the early childhood programs and services that young children and families need.
Parents and families can also be advocates to influence public policies and encourage positive programming that support children in many ways.
You can get involved by learning about the legislative process and identifying the issues that are important to you, your family, and your community, then contacting policy makers to share your voice.
Click here to learn more about the legislative process.
See the resources below for additional ways you can get involved.
