More than 45,000 young children in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District live in a child care desert, the highest rate among all the congressional districts in five mountain west states, according to a…

Committee voted unanimously to recognize Sunrise Children’s Hospital as the first recipient of the PEDS Ready Advanced Plus designation (highest level) in the state; members discussed press coordination and timing for an announcement.

Committee members discussed low recorded use of pediatric restraint systems (statewide rate cited at 9.4%), proposed a four-part survey of agencies to capture equipment use, documentation fields and training needs, and agreed to pursue provider-level outreach to improve reporting and training.

At its May 20 meeting the Executive Committee to Review the Death of Children reviewed its mission, statutory duties, and funding mechanism; Amity Latham noted a $1 fee on certified death certificates funds prevention grants and the committee compiles an annual statewide report.

NVHA and Nevada Medicaid described efforts required by a Department of Justice settlement to reduce unnecessary institutionalization of children with behavioral-health conditions, including new Medicaid benefits, rate increases, a specialty managed‑care plan and licensing and inspection reforms for PRTFs. Officials said many state plan amendments and waivers are pending CMS approval and singled out 01/01/2027 as a target for some delivery‑system changes.

Subcommittee established to review mental health consortia findings and recommend services for children.

Commission amends policies to enhance mental health services for children and vulnerable populations

Nevada Labor Commissioner to post child employment guidelines online via QR codes

Medicaid now covers personal care services for children under 18 with disabilities.

Chair Kim Sarat explains parental rights and treatment facility limitations in new child care bill.

New legislation aims to improve child custody laws to safeguard children from abusive parents.

Siblings Vahye expose court's neglect and trauma during custody proceedings against abusive father.

Mothers call for amendments to California's SB 275 to protect against parental interference.

Legislators seek to address care gaps for undocumented children with life-threatening conditions.

Senate Bill 268 aims to improve dental care access for children in Nevada schools.

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation secures funding for a metabolic clinic over two fiscal years.

Opponents urge rejection of AB 212 due to lack of screen time safeguards for children.

Judicial officer may recommend paternity and enforce child support rulings after court approval.

Nevada made modest improvements to the child poverty rate and teen birth rates in recent years, but the state was still among the worst in the nation when it comes to the overall well-being of childre...