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For Parents. To help you do the best you can, here’s some information, tools and resources for supporting your child’s healthy development and learning.
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About FTF
About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
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FTF 2025 Annual Report provides in-depth look at investments
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Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
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Advocate for Early Childhood
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Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
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Parenting Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Healthy family table mealtime with parents and child eating breakfast together and building positive nutrition habits

The Power of the Family Table and Mealtime

May 15, 2026
parenting feeding

Learn how healthy meals support young children’s growth and find free summer meal resources for kids and families across Arizona. Read More

Dad with baby daughter, social connections

Combating new parent loneliness with social connections

1/25/2023
parenting

Many new parents experience loneliness, and if you are feeling that, you’re not alone. Social connections can help.

Imagination Library program available in more Arizona communities

12/6/2022
language & literacy

Families with young children in many Arizona communities can now register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

FTF Gift Guide: The best toys and gifts for young children

11/23/2022
play

Our interactive guide offers low-cost options by age and stage of development. Many are free, like the best gift you can give: quality time with you.

First Things First guide for new parents in Arizona

Ready to be a parent? The AZ New Parent Guide can help.

10/4/2022
infants

The AZ New Parent Guide from First Things First has information and resources to help do your best in caring for your new baby.

Mom and dad on the floor with baby daughter, 10 minutes with your child

10 things to do with 10 minutes with your child

9/21/2022
positive parenting

You can find moments throughout the day to connect with your little one in ways that give them the love, care and attention they need.

Grandparents of young children

5 things grandparents do for young children

8/31/2022
grandparents

Grandparents can play many important roles in the healthy development of their grandchildren.

Co-parenting young children

Keys to co-parenting young children

8/26/2022
positive parenting

Co-parenting is a unique journey for every family. But, parents can support their little one’s healthy development.

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