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

Children's Dental Grant
Applications are now being accepted for programs that address young children and their families' dental needs. Click the link below to access the application guidelines. Applications are due by 2 p.m. on June 12, 2009. The application process is now closed. Award announcements will be made soon. Call the Commission office at (530) 265-0611, ext. 223 or e-mail samie@first5nevco.org for more information.
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Children's Dental Grant Applications
Click the link below to access the application form. The application process is now closed.
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Professional Advancement for Kids Scholarships
PAK scholarships are given to individuals who work in a professional capacity with children 0 to 5. THERE IS NO MORE FUNDING FOR PAK SCHOLARSHIPS THIS FISCAL YEAR. Each year, the Commission allocates $5,000 for these scholarships; funds will be available again in July, 2009.

Spring 2009 Mini Grant s
Mini Grant applications were due March 30, 2009; this round of mini grants was to augment existing programs offering safety-net services for families in crisis. Awards were made at the F5NC Commmission Meeting on April 22. Mini grant applications will be available again in September for awards in October. Check back in September for an application and information about the targeted services.
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Three-Year Grants
Our next 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 new projects; there will be no Request for Proposals (RFP) process this year.

Upcoming Events

June 29 - August 7
Baby & Me Groups
Summer Groups are here! Join in for gentle playtime and open discussions on parenting and child development. Meet other parents and babies. 0 - 12 months.
FREE for first-time participants, sliding scale fee for subsequent groups.
See more information and the brochure on the Parents and Caregivers page, under the Parent Support Groups link.
Phone: Meg 913-2745
Email: meg@first5nevco.org
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July 27 - September 28
Toddler & Me
Summer Groups are starting soon! Join in for songs and playtime in a preschool setting. Meet other parents and toddlers. Groups for 12- to 18-month-olds, and 18- to 24-month-olds.
FREE for first-time group participants, sliding scale fee for subsequent groups.
See more information and the flyer on the Parents and Caregivers page, under the Parent Support Groups link.
Phone: Samie 265-0611 x223
Email: samie@first5nevco.org
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