Bringing people together to raise awareness among voters & political candidates regarding the issues Nevada\’s children face, and empowering youth to emphasize the importance of leadership in their community and beyond.
For more information, please contact us at 702-895-1040 or nicrp@unlv.edu.
This year, the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy is partnering with UNR Extension to hold a joint event – the 19th Annual Step Up for Kids & Healthy Kids Festival! We’ll be returning to the Pearson Community Center on Saturday, September 26th from 11am-2pm.
Is your organization interested in joining us and having a table at this event? Sign up below to reserve your spot! Participation is free, but spaces are limited.
To ensure the success of Step Up for Kids in Nevada, we need YOUR help!
Different ways to get involved include having informational table, being listed as a co-support or a co-sponsor, and volunteering at our 2026 event.
For information about how you can participate in this year’s event, please contact us via email at NICRP@unlv.edu.
Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center
1625 West Carey, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 455-1220
Fax: (702) 455-1246
The Pearson Community Center offers a range of activities for all ages, including dance, sports, and fitness classes as well as a computer lab and rentable spaces. This park next to the Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center is a vibrant communty space with a picnic area, playground, themed splash pad, and public art on display. The park also has a competition grade running track surfaced with specialized material, complete with lane markings. Whether you’re looking to exercise, relax or engage in community events, this park has something for everyone!
Each year Step Up for Kids brings together people to show widespread support for investments in children and families. Participants include child advocates, politicians, parents and kids. Events held across the country raise awareness among voters and political candidates regarding the issues American children face, such as access to early care and learning, after-school programs, poverty, child abuse and neglect, and health care.
Step Up for Kids events focus on raising awareness of issues American children face such as:
