Our Winter Policy Summit Is Wednesday, February 1st!
Let’s stand together for Nevada’s Children
Why is advocacy important? Without it, Nevada’s children are left behind.
OUR WORK
We advocate in four key areas:
2022 Kids Count Data Book
The 33rd edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT ® Data Book describes how children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels.
This year’s publication continues to present national and state data across four domains — economic well-being, education, health and family and community — and ranks states in overall child well-being. The report includes pre-pandemic figures as well as more recent statistics, and shares the latest information of its kind available.
Areas of Improvement
Nevada improved in several key areas
Reading Below Proficiency Decreased
The number of fourth graders below reading proficiency was reduced by 9%
Foundation recommendations prioritizing kids’ basic needs.
Children need a solid foundation of nutritious food, stable housing and safe neighborhoods — and their families need financial stability — to foster positive mental health and wellness.
# of 3-and 4-Year Olds Attending School Increased
Nevada numbers increased by 9%
Mental Health Challenges
Effects of the pandemic are still impacting youth and families
Ethnic Disparities Continue
Children of color remain at higher risk for troubling mental health and wellness conditions
Our Partners
We work with partners across the state and the nation to ensure the best outcomes for Nevada’s children and families.
Contact us
Get in touch with us!
Phone
(702) 228-1869
Address
2310 Paseo del Prado, Suite A209
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4330