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Help paying for child care and preschool, care for older adults, and support for people with disabilities. Your state runs help paying for child care and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Head Start is free preschool for young children in families with low income.Help in Nevada and from the federal government.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in Nevada

Nevada programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services

    Child Care and Development Program

    The program helps eligible families pay for child care while they work or attend approved activities.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

  • Nevada Department of Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division

    Aging Services

    ADSD connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and supports.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

  • Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation

    Vocational Rehabilitation

    Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

  • Nevada Department of Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division

    Developmental Services

    Developmental Services connects eligible people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to support through regional centers.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Head Start and Early Head Start

    Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

    Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.

Checked on October 9, 2026

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