Information for Parents

. . . because kids don’t come
with instruction manuals.

Visit our Nevada County Parent's section. We’ve got tips on everything from local activities to great recipes on our blog. Other links on the page take you to articles, sign-ups for our programs and classes, links to community resources and helpful websites, children’s health information and more

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Grant Information

Professional Advancement for Kids Scholarships
Available now FY 2010/11. PAK scholarships are given to individuals who work in a professional capacity with children 0 to 5. Each year, the Commission allocates $5,000 for these scholarships which are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis throughout the year; download application below.

For Fiscal Year 2009/10 we allocated funding to 45 individuals working with over 683 children ages 0 to 5 in Nevada County.
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Request for Proposals Completed
Congratulations to Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Nevada County Maternal Child Health, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, KARE Crisis Nursery, and Union Hill School District for their successful applications.

The Commission awarded these grants at their May 26, 2010 meeting.

Three-Year Grants
Our current round of 3 year grants will run from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012. At this time of declining revenues, the Commission is not looking to fund any additional projects.

Upcoming Events

July 26 - September 20
Baby & Me Groups
Gentle playtime and open discussions on parenting and child development. Meet other parents and babies. 0 - 12 months.
FREE for first-timers!
See flyer attached below for more info.
Phone: Meg 913-2745
Email: meg@first5nevco.org
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July 26 - September 27
Toddler & Me Groups
Smiles, songs, laughter and playtime! All in a sweet preschool setting.
Meet other parents and toddlers. For 12 to 36-month-olds; their Mommy's; Daddy's; Nanny's or Grandparents!
FREE for first-timers...this session only!
See flyer attached below for more info!
Phone: (530) 265-0611 ext..223
Email: sandi@first5nevco.org
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