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Esther Leyva-McGee

Great expectations realized for southern Arizona early childhood teachers

  • professional development

In-depth professional development has helped southern Arizona early childhood educators earn college credit and work toward degrees in early childhood.
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Celebrate early learning and educators who support the development of young children

  • early childhood

Many First Things First regions are celebrating the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Week of the Young Child, April 8-12.

Quote from business leader, Sharon Harper

Ensuring readiness for the workforce begins decades earlier

  • early childhood

Many economists contend that a future economy’s strong workforce starts by investing in children birth to age 5.

Latina mother talking with her baby

Spanish-language resources available to help support healthy development of young children

  • child development

Early childhood providers and educators can now share Spanish-language resources with Spanish-speaking parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Free Programs and Services for AZ Families

Online resources help parents of children birth to age 5 find answers

  • parenting

First Things First is there to help parents of young kids figure out which information is trustworthy or even where to start.

boy pointing to numbers on sign.

Quality First center in Peach Springs preserving native language for next generation

  • Hualapai Tribe

Research shows culturally-based early learning programs with strong native language programs positively influence academic, social and cultural development.

early childhood advocates at the house of representatives

Early Childhood Legislative Day showcases positive impact of early childhood investments

  • public affairs

The event provided early childhood supporters with the opportunity to share the positive impact of early childhood investments with state policymakers.

sleeping baby, alone in a crib

Be an advocate for safe sleep

  • sleep

Everyone can be a safe sleep advocate by reminding parents that a safe sleep environment for babies includes alone, on their back and in a crib.
little girl dental exam

Oral health awareness campaign launches in Cochise County

  • Cochise

A new oral health campaign in the First Things First Cochise Region has launched to raise awareness about the importance of early dental care for babies,…

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