(Nevada – March 13, 2025) – The First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council is looking for passionate parents and caregivers who want to advocate for young children and families. Working alongside parents and caregivers, the council provides members with meaningful leadership and decision-making roles in shaping early childhood policies, procedures, and resources—ensuring equitable access to essential programs
“Our First 5 Nevada Family Leadership Council is a tremendous asset to the advocacy and outreach we do on behalf of Nevada families,” said Denise Tanata, Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Advisor, The Children’s Cabinet. “When given the tools and support, parent advocates have a strong voice in decision-making roles and assisting in shaping policy within the early childhood system.”
First 5 Nevada, a program within The Children’s Cabinet, serves as a one-stop resource hub, connecting families to essential programs and services through its comprehensive website. Families can easily access a network of resources, information, and funding within the early childhood system.
Council members receive advanced leadership training to prepare them for service on local and state advisory boards, councils, and commissions. Members also receive stipends and other support for their participation.
To learn more, visit First5Nevada.org.
For details on the Family Leadership Council or to apply, visit tinyurl.com/2hvkxysy.
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About First 5 Nevada:
First 5 Nevada is a groundbreaking campaign dedicated to providing equitable access to parents and families to programs and services for children from prenatal to 5 years of age, to help ensure that all families in Nevada have access to the resources and supports they need to help their children grow and thrive. Founded on the belief that the first five years of a child’s life are crucial for laying the foundation for future success, First 5 Nevada aims to empower families with the resources and support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
About The Children’s Cabinet:
Established in Reno in 1985, The Children’s Cabinet exists to keep children safe and families together by offering services and resources that address unmet needs. The organization represents a unique and effective collaboration between the private sector and public agencies in Nevada. The Children’s Cabinet helps more than 15,000 families annually with a wide range of services: basic needs, child care resources, education, work experience programs, crisis intervention, and family counseling. As a non-profit agency, The Children’s Cabinet relies on community support to provide programs and services at no charge to children and their families.
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