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First Things First 2023 Annual Report highlights outcomes of work and collaboration in Arizona
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Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
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Latest News

News and happenings about First Things First

cover of the annual report with little girl in a field of flowers

First Things First 2022 Annual Report highlights collective successes working to improve outcomes…

9/15/2022
AZ communities

The report provides information on FTF-funded services that reached thousands of young children, families and the professionals who serve them.

Child care providers can get free support with Quality First

9/14/2022
child care

The last few years have been very hard for child care providers. Quality First is here to help.

child care provider holding baby while two babies play on a mat.

Child care scholarships available for airport employees

9/13/2022
child care

The City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program should help more airport worker families afford quality child care.

Jeanine Bashir

FTF senior regional director recognized for helping community members lead healthy lives

9/9/2022
AZ communities

Jeanine Bashir, an FTF senior regional director, was recently honored with a Profiles of Success award by Valle del Sol.

Teacher, wearing a mask, is looking up to student, pointing at a card. Quality First program.

Quality First provides ‘comradery among educators’

9/2/2022
Quality First

After opening Casa de Montessori, the center director was looking to improve. Joining the Quality First program was the perfect solution.

First Things First Yavapai Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

8/18/2022
Yavapai

The FTF Yavapai Regional Council was honored for its collective work to improve support services for families with young children.

2022 Champions for Young Children Award, early childhood champions

2022 FTF Champions helping their community better understand the importance of the early years

8/3/2022
AZ communities

FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

mother holding baby with text: Call or Text 1-833-943-5746

New national maternal health hotline asking the right questions to provide support

7/15/2022
mental health

Pregnant and postpartum moms and their partners can call or text 1-833-943-5746 to connect with counselors 24/7.

Welcome new regional council members

New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

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