What

The Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy (NICRP) at UNLV will celebrate "Nevada Children's Day" to raise awareness of the critical issues affecting quality of life for children in Nevada. The event coincides with national "Step Up for Kids" events held throughout September. The event includes free admission to Lied Discovery Children's Museum, activities for kids and a community resource fair.

When

Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Where

Lied Discovery Children's Museum
833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Details

With an estimated 100,000 Nevada children living in poverty, children's advocates across Nevada are calling on federal, state, and local policy makers to offer support for programs that ensure the well being of Nevada's children.

"Children's Day," was designated by the Nevada Legislature last year and is held annually on the fourth Monday of September. The day is meant to encourage community activities that instill in each child a sense of self-respect and individual significance within his or her family, community and world.

Step Up for Kids events across the states raise awareness among voters and political candidates regarding the issues American children face, among them access to early care and learning and after-school programs, poverty, child abuse and neglect and health care.

Event speakers include:

• Amanda Haboush, senior research associate for the NICRP
• Lillie England with the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children
• Denise Tanata Ashby, Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Alliance

For more information, including a complete list of statewide sponsors, please visit Every Child Matters Nevada or contact Amanda Haboush at (702) 217-3614.

Note

This event is open to the public with free admission to Lied Discovery Museum for adults and children from 5 to 8 p.m.