Step Up for Kids

We are calling on all child advocates to come together and rally for children a part of the national Step UP for Kids Event. Join us on October 15, at the Heart Walk, and make children a priority in our state and in our country.

Saturday October 15, 2011
7:00am – Noon
Mountain's Edge Exploration Park
9275 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89178

Resource Fair /Kids Zone : 9:00AM - Noon

FREE… Food, Music, Raffle Prizes, Kids Zone w/Bounce Houses, Games & More.
Step UP Press Conference 10:00AM
Introducing: Courts Catalyzing Change

Click here for an informational flier .

Community Co-Sponsors for this Event Include:

8th Judicial Court CASA Program
A Brighter Day Family Services
Addicted…To HOPE
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Baby’s Bounty
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada
Brand New Horizon
CAN Prevent
CCDFS Parenting Project
Chaplaincy Nevada
Child Focus
Children’s Advocacy Alliance
City of North Las Vegas
Clark County Democratic Black Caucus
Clark County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Courts Catalyzing Change
Department of Family Services
Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC)
Empowering 2 Excel
Every Child Matters in Nevada
Family Ties of Nevada
Foundation for a Drug Free World
Fresh Start Family Services
Glass House Counseling Agency
Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Hands of Comfort Foundation
Heart of a Girl
HopeLink
It’s All About KIDS Inc.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas Urban League Childcare Subsidy Program
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Children’s Attorneys Project
Living Waters International
NASW-Nevada
Nevada Blind Children's Foundation
Nevada CASA Association
Nevada Child Seekers
Nevada Children’s Center
Nevada Conservation League
Nevada PEP
Nevada PTA
Nevada Public Health Foundation
Nevada Values Coalition
Olive Crest
Operation H.O.P.E. Inc.
PACT Coalition
PARLADE LAW, LLC
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada
Southern Nevada Community Gang Task Force
Southern Nevada Health District
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
The Children's Cabinet
Three Square
Touch and Agree Christian Ministry COGIC
Tune in Talk
UNLV Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy
Vegas Rock
VegasValleyResources.org
Victory Missionary Baptist Church
Women with a Vision International
Women's Federation for World Peace

Southern and Northern Nevada

In October, child advocates, politicians, parents, and kids join together thoughout Nevada to rally for children as part of the national Step Up for Kids Month. Events across Nevada raise awareness among voters and political candidates regarding the issues Nevada's children face; among them are early childcare, after-school programs, poverty, child abuse and neglect, and health care.

Step Up Week 2008 | Step Up Week 2009 | Step Up Month 2010

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Step up for Kids Month 2010

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Candidates Show Support for Nevada's Children by Attending ECM events

October 2nd, 2010 - Policy Maker Educational Breakfast- Las Vegas - Summary
October 9th, 2010 - Candidate Breakfast - Reno - Summary
October 13th, 2010 - ECM Gubernatorial & State Forum - Summary

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Step Up for Kids Week 2009

Thank you for your help in making Step Up for Kids Week '09 a success! A big thank you goes out to Amanda Haboush on behalf of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, the state leader in Nevada.

Join us for free food, music, activities for kids, art and craft vendors, information and networking booths for faith based groups, medical providers, law enforcement, social service, local policy makers, and other community partners. Other events include:

Both of our events in NV were great, read about the Nortehrn And Southern Events:
Northern_Nevada_Event Press_Release | Northern Nevada Flyer

Southern Nevada Press Release | Southern Nevada Flyer

List of Step Up '09 Co-Sponsors coming soon...

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Step Up for Kids Day 2008

On September 16, Every Child Matters in Nevada hosted a family day to encourage local residents to Step Up for Kids and Vote for a candidate who supports children in the upcoming election. The event, at the Mission Hills Park in Henderson, NV, began with guest speakers, food, crafts and entertainment.

Step up for Kids 2008 Summary

Our guest speakers−which included Gerri Schroder from the Henderson City Counsel, Fernando Lopez discussing Mexican Independence Day, Cathy Harney with After School All Stars, and Dr. Noah Kohn with Communities in Schools—kicked off the event by focusing on children's issues and the positive impact that our community and organizations have had on children in Nevada.

Several organizations set up information booths and educational activities for children. Deputy Drip, Mojave Max, and Miss United States 2008 posed for photos with the kids while they enjoyed the festivities. We would like thank Fresh and Easy Grocery Store, Red Rock Water, JR Lighting, Family to Family, Las Vegas Entertainment, Good Humor, and Nevadans for Quality Education, United Methodist Church for their donations and to East Valley Family Service and to Hope Link for coordination and assistance with volunteers.