Having plenty of questions is a natural part of parenthood.

We’re here to help answer your parenting questions so you can do your best in caring for your baby. You’ll find tips and information about health and safety, child development, how to help your baby learn and grow and where to get even more support when you need it most. Because all parents need help sometimes.

First Things First is Arizona’s early childhood agency, dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life. Through free programs and strategies, we support families and communities in critical areas of early childhood development.

Our work focuses on:

• Empowering families in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
• Expanding access to quality early learning environments, like preschool and child care, to set the stage for lifelong success.
• Promoting early health and development by preventing and identifying issues that could impact learning and growth.

Because from birth to age 5, your child’s brain is growing faster than at any other time in life—building the foundation for how they learn, feel and connect with others. These early experiences shape everything that comes after, from success in school to healthy relationships and lifelong well-being.