Prevent Child Abuse Nevada

Prevent Child Abuse Nevada Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, housed under UNLV's NICRP, is focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy & outreach.

Media Policy: https://shorturl.at/tHlyl The Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy is the Nevada chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. At Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, we believe in prevention, in doing what we can to ensure that children live in safe, stable and nurturing environments. We believe healthy child development is the foundation for community and economic development, the building blocks of a flourishing society and stable nation.

06/05/2026

North Las Vegas diaper bank is happening Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00 AM–10:30 AM

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center
2420 North MLK Blvd

🚗 Please remain in your vehicle for pick-up and enter from MLK Blvd & Pontiac Ave.

🚶 Walk-ups must show proof of a nearby address or public transit use.

📲 Registration through the Baby’s Bounty App is required. Please bring:• Photo ID• Proof of parental relationship for each registered child

☀️ Please note: summer hours are now in effect.

Free Meals for Kids this Summer! 🍎🥪Find out what the Nevada Summer Meals Program is, who can participate, and where meal...
06/04/2026

Free Meals for Kids this Summer! 🍎🥪
Find out what the Nevada Summer Meals Program is, who can participate, and where meals are served in this article from First 5 Nevada...

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.

FATHERS & Male Caregrivers!
06/04/2026

FATHERS & Male Caregrivers!

Father-Focused Home Visiting Program
Free Parent Education Program for Fathers, Step-Fathers, Expectant Fathers, Grandfathers, and other Male Caregivers

📖Tune in for our June series of FREE virtual trainings! We have three sessions being held in English, and we are startin...
06/03/2026

📖Tune in for our June series of FREE virtual trainings! We have three sessions being held in English, and we are starting off with one training completely in SPANISH on June 11th.

📅Register using the QR code on the flyer or by visiting our website's calendar at: https://www.preventchildabusenevada.org/calendar/

🧠Postpartum Depression(PPD) sounds scary and foreign to most parents but it is actually much more common than many reali...
05/29/2026

🧠Postpartum Depression(PPD) sounds scary and foreign to most parents but it is actually much more common than many realize. Distinct from and often mistaken for “Baby Blues” it can manifest in a variety of ways in both mothers and fathers, especially for new parents. 👩‍🍼👨‍🍼

To learn more about what PPD is and how to watch for the signs, check out this article from Black Health Matters:
https://blackhealthmatters.com/what-new-parents-should-know-about-postpartum-depression/?utm_source=newsletter

💚For this final week of Mental Health Awareness Month, read this interview with Dr. Stephen Broughton on the importance ...
05/27/2026

💚For this final week of Mental Health Awareness Month, read this interview with Dr. Stephen Broughton on the importance of breaking the silence around Mental Health. We can take the insights shared with us beyond the month of May, to better support and care for our communities year-round. 💚

Read Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Dr. Stephen Broughton here:
https://ourhealthourwellness.com/breaking-the-silence-on-mental-health-with-dr-stephen-broughton/?utm_source=newsletter

🧠There are so many ways to track the different areas of our children’s development. For an easy to use visual resource t...
05/26/2026

🧠There are so many ways to track the different areas of our children’s development. For an easy to use visual resource to better understand how a child’s brain develops over the first three years of life, take a look at the Zero to THREE Brain Map from First 5 Nevada! 📖

For more information on the utility of the brain map see:
https://www.first5nevada.org/news-and-articles/zero-to-three-s-baby-brain-map/

For the Zero to THREE Brain Map direct link see:
https://www.zerotothree.org/baby-brain-map/

🧠 Interested in learning about the intersection of chronic illness and mental health? Check out Mental Health Spectrum’s...
05/22/2026

🧠 Interested in learning about the intersection of chronic illness and mental health? Check out Mental Health Spectrum’s May publication on that very issue. This read offers information on recognizing signs of chronic illness and mental health while providing a more complete perspective on the connection between them using a variety of sources.

🪧 Be sure to also take a look at the resources compiled within, which range from helplines to support groups. Find this publication and more at: https://www.mentalhealthspectrum.com/about-copy-1

💚This Mental Health Awareness month, learn how to prioritize reducing stress and burnout through implementing healthy bo...
05/21/2026

💚This Mental Health Awareness month, learn how to prioritize reducing stress and burnout through implementing healthy boundaries. If the language around boundaries has ever been confusing for you, check out this article for more on what healthy boundaries are and how to actually set them in your life. 🔰

https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/5-ways-set-healthy-boundaries-mental-wellbeing/?mkt_tok=NzczLU1KRi0zNzkAAAGhXzqdbqaCjt3g-V6XNt9ZPz_3YYJsp0g_PrWiOlqAyFZOG3fLVPQKs3mhTUen87b4xPgRrpx6GWgkNZ4yOeyNsAeoZGIECtw50Xb5EvssQQRPPQ

Address

4700 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 335
Las Vegas, NV
89119

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17028955053

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