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Advocating for policy wins so every child thrives! Independent voice for Nevada’s kids, driving systemic change in early education, health & welfare💜
On August 20, during our annual Data Breakfast & A On August 20, during our annual Data Breakfast & Awards, the Children’s Advocacy Alliance was proud to officially launch the 2026 Nevada Children’s Report Card. Today, we’re excited to share this resource more broadly with partners, advocates, and communities across the state! (Link to the report is in our bio/Linktree) As Nevada’s state affiliate of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Network(@annieecaseyfdn), CAA works to make data about Nevada’s children accessible and actionable. This year’s Report Card brings together state and local data across health, early childhood, child welfare, education, and more: looking beyond statewide trends to better understand what children and families are experiencing across Nevada’s communities and, when possible, all 17 counties. We are grateful to Metrics by Design for partnering with our team to bring this report to life, conducting the data analysis and developing the final report around the topics and questions identified by CAA’s policy team. Our goal is for this data to do more than sit in a report. We hope it creates questions, starts conversations, and helps drive action. Whether you are writing a grant, advocating for policy change, identifying needs in your community, or simply trying to better understand how Nevada’s children are doing, this data is a resource for you. Explore and download the report, link in our bio/Linktree. #kidscount #childrenswellbeing #nevadachildren
On August 20, 2026, we celebrated honorees and hos On August 20, 2026, we celebrated honorees and hosted the Nevada Children’s Report Card and 2026 Human Services Awards Breakfast at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Nevada. Event photos, part 2... Jennifer Jeans, awarded Mike O’Callaghan Humanitarian of the Year, pictured with CAA’s Annette Dawson-Owens. Howard Watts, awarded Elected Official of the Year, pictured with CAA’s Annette Dawson-Owens. Rachel Stepina, awarded Administrator of the Year. Rachael Thomsen pictured accepting on behalf of Debra Gallo, awarded Board Member of the Year. Also pictured, CAA’s Annette Dawson-Owens. Marty Elquist, awarded Staff Member of the Year, pictured with CAA’s Annette Dawson-Owens. Taosies Carpenter, awarded Student Volunteer of the Year. From left, Kelly Marschall (SEI founder. SEI created and funded the scholarship), Taosies Carpenter, CAA’s Annette Dawson-Owens and Dr. Jamelle Nance. Others awarded but not pictured: YMCA, awarded Agency of the Year. Michael Lyle, awarded Media Representative of the Year. Children’s Advocacy Alliance extends a very special thank you to Dunmore Glassworks for the custom handblown glass paperweights. Each one is unique and especially made for honorees of the 2026 Human Services Awards. Glass artist, Robb Dunmore, is originally from Reno, Nevada. Now based in Coos Bay, Oregon, you can find his work on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DunmoreGlassworks) and Instagram @dunmoreglassworks.
Nevada Children's Report Card & Human Services Awa Nevada Children's Report Card & Human Services Awards Breakfast August 20, 2026 Photos, part 1… Elisa Cafferata, Executive Director Annette Dawson-Owens, Community Engagement Manager Dr. Jamelle Nance, Early Childhood Policy Director Alexis Marin, Health Policy and Advocacy Manager Thank you to our event sponsors: @thechildrenscabinet @nnlegalaid Pinion Public Affairs Strengthen Our Community Cafferata Family @nevadafund Women’s Giving Circle @foster_kinship on behalf of Kinship Policy Lab Friends of CAA @highsierraahec Nevada Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics Rachel Stepina @renownhealth Renown Children’s Hospital Social Entrepreneurs, Inc. @washoeschools Washoe County School District Family Resource Center #kidscount #childrenswellbeing #databook
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Rachel Stepina, awarded Administrator of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Michael Lyle, awarded Media Representative of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Taosies Carpenter, awarded Student Volunteer of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
Instagram: The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon Instagram: The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Marty Elquist, awarded Staff Member of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Debra Gallo, awarded Board Member of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Howard Watts (@howardwattsnv), awarded Elected Official of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families. They will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to the YMCA (@lasvegasymca), awarded Agency of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join u The 2026 Human Services Awards are upon us! Join us in congratulating Nevada's champions for children. The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is honored to carry on the Human Services Network’s years past tradition of recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a lasting impact in our community. These honorees exemplify excellence in advancing human services and improving the lives of Nevada’s children and families, and will be awarded at the Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action on August 20, 2026 at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Congratulations to Jennifer Jeans, awarded Mike O'Callaghan Humanitarian of the Year! #childadvocate #kidscount #community
We are excited to announce the honorees of the 202 We are excited to announce the honorees of the 2026 Human Services Awards! Join us in celebrating these champions for children over breakfast on Thursday, August 20th at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Bring a friend and/or be a sponsor. Tickets & sponsorships: visit link in bio/Linktree #childadvocate #humanservicesawards #kidscount
Some news is worth celebrating. Join us August 20 Some news is worth celebrating. Join us August 20 at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno for the Nevada Children’s Report Card and Awards Breakfast. We’re honoring the people making Nevada better for kids and families. Get tickets via link in bio/Linktree! tickets!
In August, the Children’s Advocacy Alliance is lau In August, the Children’s Advocacy Alliance is launching our Nevada Children’s Report Card: A Call to Action, presented over breakfast and paired with something equally important: taking the time to recognize the people who show up for kids year after year. We’re looking for this year’s Human Services Awards honorees and we need your help to honor and celebrate: Links in our bio/Linktree 1. Nominate a Nevada champion for children by July 18. (Please note the form has been fixed, in case you had trouble accessing it before.) 2. Please share! One forward could bring to light someone we’d otherwise miss. 3. Join us for breakfast and awards celebrations, link in bio/Linktree. Nevada Children’s Report Card Breakfast: A Call to Action AUGUST 20, 2026 8:30 - 11:00 AM WHITNEY PEAK HOTEL 225 N VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89501 #childadvocate #supportkids #childrenswellbeing
Strong families and supportive communities help ch Strong families and supportive communities help children thrive. The @annieecaseyfdn 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights how family and community factors — including neighborhood conditions, family stability and access to resources — shape children’s opportunities and long-term well-being. Explore the latest state-by-state data on family and community well-being at aecf.org. #community #childrenswellbeing #kidscount
Good health in childhood lays the foundation for l Good health in childhood lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. The @annieecaseyfdn 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights how child health outcomes vary across the country, including measures related to physical and mental health, access to care and overall well-being. Supporting maternal health, mental health care and affordable coverage can help kids grow into healthy adults and strengthen communities nationwide. Explore the latest child health data at aecf.org. #kidscount #childwellbeing #childrensadvocacy
Education helps build the foundation for lifelong Education helps build the foundation for lifelong health, opportunity and well-being. The @annieecaseyfdn 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights how education outcomes for children and teens vary across the country, including access to early childhood education, reading and math proficiency, and high school graduation rates. Early learning experiences help prepare children for success in school and beyond, while milestones like fourth grade reading and eighth grade math are closely tied to future academic and economic outcomes. Yet access to quality education remains uneven, and many students face barriers that affect learning and well-being. Explore the latest education data and see how states compare at aecf.org. #kidscount #childwellbeing #childrensadvocacy
Where a child lives can shape their access to econ Where a child lives can shape their access to economic opportunity and long-term well-being. The @annieecaseyfdn 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book highlights how economic well-being for children and families varies across the country, including differences in family poverty, housing cost burden, parental employment and access to financial stability. When families can afford stable housing, nutritious food, health care and other essentials, children are more likely to thrive. But economic hardship can create lasting challenges for kids’ physical, mental and cognitive health. Explore the latest data and see how states compare in supporting family economic well-being at aecf.org. #kidscount #childwellbeing #childrensadvocacy
Celebrating and supporting 100 plus of our graduat Celebrating and supporting 100 plus of our graduating youth who were in foster care and now transitioning into adulthood. #childadvocate #fosteryouth #graduation2026
Investing in children means investing in stronger Investing in children means investing in stronger communities and a stronger future. The @annieecaseyfdn 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows how child well-being varies across states and over time. While some states have made gains for kids since 2019, many continue to face setbacks — especially in education. Every state has strengths to build on and opportunities to do more for children and families. Visit aecf.org to explore the latest data and download the report. #kidscount #childwellbeing #childrensadvocacy
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