Community Engagement – Children's Advocacy Alliance of Nevada

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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💜

An op-ed from our own Anntte Dawson Owens on why N

An op-ed from our own Anntte Dawson Owens on why Nevada needs universal Pre-K! https://www.rgj.com/story/opinion/2025/04/23/why-a-bright-future-for-nevada-begins-in-pre-k/83212713007/

We are happy that AB 185 has passed the Assembly a

We are happy that AB 185 has passed the Assembly and is moving to the Senate. This bill protects licensed, in-home family child care, which helps expand desperately needed child care into areas more affordable and accessible.

Don't forget to join our weekly legislative briefi

Don't forget to join our weekly legislative briefings, each Tuesday at 11:30! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d0tZ35LMSQeZdbk_AB1p-g?fbclid=IwY2xjawJzXypleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqDX7yx585KwcGFyfFqoQSBMJ_dx0uwhPNE7YPcMoornp3SuXi7C3c9uQv6b_aem_x91HX8tQoqlmdDet5JSuFw#/registration

An op-ed from our own Dr. Jamelle Nance on the nee

An op-ed from our own Dr. Jamelle Nance on the need for parents to get paid leave and the bill we are supporting to expand that in Nevada: https://thenevadannews.com/opinion/opinion-ensuring-nevada-parents-get-the-paid-leave-they-deserve/

Join us & @BlkMamasMatter in celebrating #BlackMat

Join us & @BlkMamasMatter in celebrating #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! This year’s theme—Healing Legacies—calls for collective action and advocacy to ensure Black Mamas, families, and communities THRIVE. #BMHW25 🖤

👉 blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw25

CAA's Tara Raines speaks at @SenatorCortezMasto 's

CAA's Tara Raines speaks at @SenatorCortezMasto 's press conference highlighting her legislation to cut taxes for everyday American families.

Our Deputy Director Tara Raines and @UNLV's Michel

Our Deputy Director Tara Raines and @UNLV's Michelle Paul talk about the bill to add new mental health professionals to the Nevada workforce https://www.kltv.com/video/2025/04/15/proposal-would-add-more-mental-health-professionals-nevada-schools-programs/ #childrensmentalhealth

DYK: Medicaid covers more than 40% of births acros

DYK: Medicaid covers more than 40% of births across the country? Medicaid cuts could mean babies don’t get the care and treatment they need to thrive. Read more in @GeorgetownCCF’s latest brief:
https://bit.ly/4iBj6Z5

Parents and families are children’s first teache

Parents and families are children’s first teachers. During this #WOYC, Family Friday focuses on engaging families to support our youngest learners.

We are happy that AB 339, which would authorize le

We are happy that AB 339, which would authorize leadership at the state-level to guide, implement, and evaluate strategic efforts with an Office of Children's Mental Health to improve children's mental health outcomes, passed its first committee unanimously.

We are excited AB 340, which mandates insurance co

We are excited AB 340, which mandates insurance coverage for screenings and assessment of common disorders of childhood has passed out of the Commerce and Labor committee. Early diagnosis supports families and lowers long-term costs of care.

It's the #WOYC and we know children build together

It's the #WOYC and we know children build together they experience teamwork and develop their social and early literacy skills. Grab some materials and create! Some ideas here: https://buff.ly/wmkpFw9

On this Tasty Tuesday during #WOYC, learn more abo

On this Tasty Tuesday during #WOYC, learn more about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and how it supports the health and nutrition of early childhood educators and children at FRAC https://buff.ly/a0CyUl8 and the National CACFP Sponsors Association https://buff.ly/e0u3qbl .

CAA is proud to celebrate @NAEYC's Week of the You

CAA is proud to celebrate @NAEYC's Week of the Young Child #WOYC25. Today is Music Monday, and you can find fun resources to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family here: https://buff.ly/F63TwMI

Wonderful op-ed in the Reno Gazette-Journal from o

Wonderful op-ed in the Reno Gazette-Journal from our own Dr. Jamelle Nance!

https://buff.ly/Hf6BBWq

The Board of Directors of Children’s Advocacy Al

The Board of Directors of Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) is seeking an experienced and passionate professional to serve as Executive Director. Please see the listing on our website and apply here: https://buff.ly/ca6kV7P

CAA wishes everyone a fun and safe April Fool's Da

CAA wishes everyone a fun and safe April Fool's Day!

As we round out Women's History Month, our Governm

As we round out Women's History Month, our Government Affairs Manager Carissa picked Amanda Nguyen as someone who inspired her. Nguyen started the nonprofit Rise, which supports survivors of sexual assault, & helped write the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act, which reformed how sexual assault evidence-collection kits are handled and was signed into law by then-President Barack Obama in 2016.

This news is starting the week off right! SB165 ha

This news is starting the week off right! SB165 has passed unanimously from the Senate Commerce & Labor Committee, now it is off to the next committee. SB165 establishes the Behavioral Health and Wellness Practitioner as a licensed profession in Nevada to provide early intervention and prevention-oriented services and create programs to address our state's severe shortage of providers. Find out more about this and other bills we support at https://www.caanv.org/2025-legislative-session/

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to @heart4advocacy for

A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to @heart4advocacy for showing up and showing out during Children’s Week at the Nevada State Legislature! 💚

Your unwavering dedication to advocacy, connection, and community is exactly what Nevada’s families and kids need right now. From championing policies that protect our most vulnerable to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with caregivers, you are the heartbeat of this work!

Together, we’re creating a Nevada where every child feels seen, safe, and supported. Let’s keep building that future, one voice at a time. 🤗

#ChildrensWeek #Heart4Advocacy #NevadaFamilies #KidsDeserveBetter #PowerInCommunity #AdvocateTogether #NVLeg

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The Children’s Advocacy Alliance (CAA) is a community-based nonprofit organization that mobilizes people, resources and reason to ensure every child thrives and to make Nevada a better place to live and raise a family.