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

Mini Grant Applications
Mini Grants of up to $2,000 each will be available in March 2010 for programs that focus on children under age six. Please check back then for more information.

The Commission awarded $19,000 in Mini Grants to support child care in Nevada County; those awards were made September 23, 2009.

Contact the Commission office at (530) 265-0611, ext. 223 or e-mail samie@first5nevco.org for more information.

Professional Advancement for Kids Scholarships
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.
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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

January 4 - March 22
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!
See flyer attached below for more info!
Phone: (530) 265-0611 ext..223
Email: samie@first5nevc.org
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January 13 - February 17
FREE Second Step Family Guide Workshop
This series of SIX classes will teach families the communication and problem-solving skills that children will learn in the Second Step curriculum (part of the Grass Valley School District curriculum). Please see the PDF linked to this description for more information - the classes are FREE and there will be child care provided during the sessions. AND . . . we are happy to provide the same series in SPANISH, beginning January 27th, taught by Leyda Morales, for our Latino Community members.
Phone: 530.273.4059
Email: amanda@first5nevco.org
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January 25 - April 2
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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January 27 - March 3
FREE Second Step Family Guide Workshop IN SPANISH
Phone: 530.273.4059
Email: amanda@first5nevco.org