A new statewide initiative led by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Public Health is changing how Nevada addresses childhood adversity by expanding data access, strengthening prevention efforts, and fostering community partnerships.
The Nevada Essentials for Childhood project focuses on using data to drive prevention, helping communities and policymakers identify where support is most needed. “We are collecting information that helps communities and policymakers see where support is most needed and how positive experiences can protect against trauma,” said project lead Clements-Nolle.
The project’s Data Dashboard maps childhood experiences and deprivation scores across ZIP codes, revealing neighborhoods with higher adversity and fewer protective supports. These findings have enabled local leaders to target services to families who need them most, while public health professionals, educators, and community organizations use the insights to guide prevention programs, grant proposals, and policy discussions.
The collaboration aims to create more effective, community-driven solutions for children and families throughout Nevada.
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