Community Chest Inc.-Nevada Families First

06/04/2026

‼️GOOD NEWS - NO WAITLIST‼️

Community Chest Inc.-Nevada Families First is now enrolling new families in our Home Visiting Program! With the warm Summer months ahead, we have many kiddos in our program who are GRADUATING 🤩

If you or someone you know is pregnant or has a child under 5 years old, consider enrolling them in our FREE Home Visiting Program today! We serve Carson, Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Churchill, Mineral and Tonopah!

You can submit a referral using this link: https://form.jotform.com/240386831345155

Or visit our website for more information on our services and what we do!
https://communitychestnevada.net/home-page/programs/home-visiting-program/

12/03/2025

Calling all residents of Storey, Lyon, Churchill, Mineral, Nye, Carson and Douglas counties!

Our Rural NV Early Childhood Advisory Council needs your help!

We want to know your thoughts on the needs of local services in the Early Childhood community!

Please submit your survey by December 15th to be entered into the raffle for your chance to win 1 of FIVE $100 grocery gift cards we are giving away! Here's the link to the quick 5-10 minute survey: https://forms.gle/i4pA9dFmkw2FVqtT9

10/13/2025

Opening ceremony at the Parents as Teachers National Center conference in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

09/19/2025

09/03/2025

Check out these upcoming community events and trainings!
https://www.first5nevada.org/news-and-articles/september-community-events-and-trainings/

- Sept 6th
Urban Roots and Renown Health Fair – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location – RENO – Renown Prescription Food Pantry - 1095 E. Second Street, Reno 89502

- Sept 8th
The Children’s Cabinet – The Parent’s Toolbox – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location – RENO – 1090 S. Rock Blvd., Reno 89502

- Sept 10th
The Children’s Cabinet – The Impact of the Games We Play – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location - STATEWIDE - Online Virtual

- Sept 11th
The Children’s Cabinet – Cribs for Kids – 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location – RENO – NV Strong Start Child Care Services Center – 961 Matley Lane, Suite 110, Reno 89502

- Sept 13th
Healthy Kids Festival – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location – RENO – Neil Road Recreation Center – 3925 Neil Road, Reno

- Sept 14th
NAMI Walks – Northern Nevada 5K – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location – RENO – Edward C. Reed High School

- Sept 16th
Nevada Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics - Ask the Pediatrician - 7:30pm
Location - STATEWIDE - Online Virtual

- Sept 20th
Northern Nevada Veterans Block Party and Color Run – 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location – RENO – Reno High School – 395 Booth Street, Reno

- Sept 22nd
The Children’s Cabinet – Promoting Language and Literacy in Young Children – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location – STATEWIDE – Live Online: Zoom

- Sept 24th
HOPES’ and Health Plan of Nevada’s Community Baby Shower - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location - RENO - 580 W. 5th Street, Reno 89503, 3rd Floor

- Sept 27th
Binational Health Week Annual Event – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location – RENO – Neil Road Recreation Center – 3925 Neil Road, Reno 89502

- Oct 4th
FREE Early Childhood Screening & Resource Fair
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Boys and Girls Club - 1090 Bresson Ave, Reno, NV 89502
https://www.first5nevada.org/free-early-childhood-screening-resource-fair/

No matter your family structure or income level, Nevada offers an array of no-cost programs, services and resources to support your child prenatally through age five.

08/29/2025

Please follow our Rural NV ECAC page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579120475676

Our Mission:

The Rural Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council believes every child, no matter where they live, deserves the best start in life. We are dedicated to ensuring that young children in Nevada’s rural communities have equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities, care, and strong family systems. By uniting families, providers, educators, community leaders, and partners, we guide policies, strengthen programs, and promote innovative solutions that nurture potential, celebrate diversity, and build strong foundations for the healthy development and lifelong success of every child.

Our Vision:

A future where every child in rural Nevada grows from strong roots nurtured by supportive families, connected communities, and high-quality early learning opportunities into a lifetime of health, learning, and success.

08/11/2025

FREE legal help!

08/11/2025

We’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about the DMV window at the Courthouse, so we’d like to clear things up!
• Who can use it?
Only Storey County residents.
• Why?
Because Storey County taxpayers fund this service, it’s available only to those who live here.
Residents can use the window to renew vehicle registrations, register new vehicles, or handle basic title work without leaving town.
This local service exists because of you. Thank you for making it possible!