January 2025

This year, The Children’s Cabinet proudly celebrates 40 years of service to our community. Reaching this incredible milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of our partners, donors, volunteers, and advocates who have stood by us in our mission to keep children safe and families together.

Over the past four decades, we’ve grown and evolved, touching countless lives through our programs and services. We couldn’t have come this far without you, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication to helping us create a brighter future for the children and families of Nevada.

As we embark on this exciting anniversary year, we have so much to look forward to—special events, inspiring stories, and new opportunities to deepen our impact. We invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable journey and encourage you to get involved in the festivities and initiatives we have planned. Together, we can honor our history and build an even stronger foundation for the future.



Thank you for being an essential part of our story. Here’s to making 2025 a year of hope, growth, and celebration!

With gratitude,

Our Story

The Children’s Cabinet’s mission has always been to keep children safe and families together by providing free programs and services to address unmet needs. Founded in 1985 by Reno businessman Michael Dermody and local child service leaders, The Cabinet was created as a public-private partnership to address the critical needs of children in Nevada.

Thanks to this collaborative foundation, The Children’s Cabinet has grown to serve over 15,000 Nevada families each year, offering parenting classes, child care resources, family counseling, youth crisis intervention, workforce development, and more. We are committed to meeting families where they are and providing the support they need to thrive.

Our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our community is made possible by the continued support of our partners, donors, and advocates. Together, we’re ensuring brighter futures for Nevada’s children and families.

As we celebrate 40 years of service in Nevada, we look forward to reflecting on our past and how we reached this momentous public service milestone.

Throughout the year, we will share highlights from the incredible archives at the University of Nevada, Reno to truly illustrate how far we have come over the last four decades, like our first logo above and excerpts from "The Children's Post", our first newsletters.

At The Children's Cabinet, our purpose drives every program, service, partnership, and interaction we have with our community. Below is an excerpt from the first draft of our statement of purpose, which we still champion today.

Tell Your Story

Help us tell our story by sharing yours. If you have been positively impacted by The Children's Cabinet, we want to hear from you! Whether you are a volunteer, former or current client, partner, or supporter, telling your story can inspire others to get involved and raise awareness so we can assist more children and families who need our help. Click the button below to learn more.

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Follow Our Journey

We have so many more exciting things planned for 2025. Make sure to follow The Children's Cabinet on your favorite social media platform and be part of the celebrations!