Information for Parents


Child Health Day, 2009 - President Obama's Proclamation
Posted October 12, 2009
Proclamation issued by President Obama highlighting our nation’s obligation to provide affordable, high-quality care for all children. To see the full-text of the President’s Proclamation, please click here.

Updates Regarding the Novel Influenza A/Swine Flu (H1N1)
Posted October 27, 2009
On October 24, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring swine flu a national emergency. To help early childhood programs react to this epidemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated (as of October 21) its guidelines for early childhood programs. These guidelines offer detailed advice on the following recommendations...
Get vaccinated against the flu; Stay home when sick; Conduct daily health checks; Separate ill children and staff; Encourage hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette; Perform routine environmental cleaning; Encourage early treatment; Consider selective early childhood program closures.

Posted July 9, 2009
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Feeding your Baby: What Parents Should Know (CDC) This document updates previously posted information for parents about infant feeding and novel H1N1 flu (swine flu). It now more clearly addresses parents who are formula feeding as well as breastfeeding, suggests that parents sick with novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) find someone who is not sick to feed the baby, and provides more detailed strategies for breastfeeding mothers to maintain breastfeeding throughout the course of infection. This document is based on current knowledge of the novel H1N1 flu outbreak in the United States, and may be revised as more information becomes available.

Creating Quality Experiences for Children
One of the goals of *The Nevada Registry* is to provide consumer education about the importance of creating a well-paid, well-trained and educated workforce and the impact that it has on quality Early Care and Education experiences for children. Many agencies and organizations across the state, as well as nationwide, have been doing the same for many years and are leading experts on this particular topic. To find out more about the importance of choosing quality child care and qualified caregivers for your children, as well as to learn about the latest research on the topic, please check out the links listed below.
The Nevada Registry is not responsible for the content of sites that are external to our program. Linking to a website does not constitute endorsement by *The Nevada Registry* of the sponsors of the site or information presented on the site.
Child Care-Related Links
	Bureau of Services for Child Care
		To ensure the health, safety and proper treatment of children receiving out-of-home care, the Bureau has the responsibility for initial licensing, continued monitoring and providing technical assistance to child care facilities caring for five or more children not licensed by local entities.
	Child Care Aware
		A non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality care and child care resources in their communities.
	Healthy Child Care Nevada
		Child Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) are professionals trained to work directly with early childhood providers. They offer consulting services and community resource information and referral. The Healthy Child Care Nevada website is designed to help both professionals and families improve their response to the health and safety needs of children in their care.
	National Association for the Education of Young Children
		Dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.
	National Child Care Information Center
		A service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to Early Care and Education information.
	National Network for Child Care
	Parents Action for Children (Formerly the I Am Your Child Foundation)
		A national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early childhood development and school readiness.
	State of Nevada Child Care and Development Program (formerly EOB)
		Provides a variety of programs including child care subsidies to help families pay for child care; resource and referral to help families find licensed child care; caregiver support to provide substitute care for families and licensed facilities; scholarships for child care providers to attend ECE classes; Try-Angles Program to provide prevention and intervention strategies and the Quality Family Child Care Program for quality family care homes off-base for all military personnel. Call: (702) 387-KIDS (5437) or toll free at: (888) 387-0090.
	The Children's Cabinet, Inc.
		Click here to view the Cabinet's Quality Child Care Guidebook Early Education and Care Department - Child Care Subsidy Assistance, Child Care Quality Enhancement, Respite Care, Resource and Referral Services, Caregiver Support Network and Employer Support Services for Northern Nevada.
	Zero to Three
		Information on choosing quality child care.

Health-Related Links
	American Academy of Pediatrics
	Child Find
		Provides health and developmental screening services to children aged 0 to 5 throughout Nevada.

	Child Welfare Information Gateway
		Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Visit often for the latest on a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.

	Division of Welfare & Supportive Services
		The mission of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is to provide quality, timely and temporary services enabling Nevada families, the disabled and elderly to achieve their highest levels of self-sufficiency. (775) 684-0500 (telephone), (775) 684-0646 (fax). Address: 1470 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada 89706.
	Keep Kids Healthy
		Free pediatric parenting advice.
	KidSource Online
		In-depth and timely education and healthcare information that will make a difference in the lives of parents & children.
	Nevada Check-Up
		Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children (birth through 18) who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
	Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
		DCFS - Child Welfare Services
		DCFS - Child Protective Services
		DCFS - Children's Mental Health
	Nevada State Health Division

Education-Related Links
	Born Learning
		Born Learning is an innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.
	Head Start Association of Nevada
	Nevada Department of Education
	Nevada P.E.P.
		Nevada's statewide Parent Training and Information Center for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them.
	Nevada Public Library System
	Parenting Press
		Parenting Press creates materials to make the job of parent, counselor, teacher, or child care provider easier.
	University of Nevada - Reno, Cooperative Extension
		Gain access to a wide range of resources and publications focusing on children, youth and families.
	Virtual Pre-K
		Virtual Pre-K is an interactive, bilingual resource that brings teachers, parents and children together in the educational process. With short video lessons, an easy-to-use web site and hands on activities, the award-winning Virtual Pre-K program helps parents take part in their children’s education, and helps early childhood educators enhance their teaching skills. Additional resources include infant/toddler activities through the Born to Learn Program of United Way, online preschool teacher chats and a calendar of family events in your area. Parent and caregiver workshops can be scheduled at no cost for your center throughout Nevada. For more information or to schedule a workshop, please contact Rechelle Murillo at (775) 327-5632.