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Expanding access to affordable child care is economic necessity worth $12 billion

Report details how strengthening Arizona’s child care system could generate over $12 billion in annual economic output. Read More

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is offering monthly grants of $2,500 to $10,000 to licensed child care providers.

FTF has partnered with ZERO TO THREE, to promote Positive Parenting, which focuses on building loving relationships through everyday moments.

Melinda Morrison Gulick joined First Things First as Chief Executive Officer on March 7. Read her first impressions and future plans for FTF.

A new book in the Hualapai language is designed to support efforts to begin teaching the language early to preserve culture and identity.

The First Things First Board recently selected Melinda Morrison Gulick as the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer.

The federal American Rescue Act recently expanded the Child Tax Credit that parents can receive per child.

Earlier this year, a statewide Kindergarten Entry Assessment was funded as part of Arizona’s early literacy initiatives.

The US is the only developed country in the world with a rising maternal mortality rate. And about 60% of maternal deaths are preventable.

Participating in Quality First contributed to the center’s growth. Quality First coaches helped the staff change the way they cared for kids.