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June 19, 2026
Phoenix North East Maricopa child care crisis

FTF recently collaborated separately with the cities of Phoenix and Tempe on 2 potential local investments in early childhood education. Read More

Two young children running outside of their portable classroom as the teacher looks on.

Expanding child care options in Arizona one center at a time

4/27/2022
child care

In recent years, across Arizona, FTF has supported expanded child care options through direct funding and collaborating on ideas.

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Creating a pipeline of early childhood teachers in eastern Arizona

4/14/2022
professional development

A new 2+2 program will help early childhood teachers attain their bachelor’s degree in early childhood degree in eastern Arizona.

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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

4/14/2022
AZ communities

The collaboration between First Things First and Arizona’s military bases is evident during April’s Month of the Military Child.

Celebrating Arizona’s youngest learners

4/12/2022
AZ communities

Earlier this month, First Things First teamed with the Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) to celebrate the Week of the Young…

child care provider holding baby in pink in a classroom. Small boy in the fore ground.

Monthly assistance available for Arizona’s child care providers

4/11/2022
child care

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

Putting positive parenting into action with young children

3/30/2022
ZERO TO THREE

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

Q&A with Melinda Morrison Gulick, CEO of First Things First

3/15/2022
AZ communities

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

picture of small book with a dog illustration and Hualapai words for dog

New book of common Hualapai words helps families of babies, toddlers and preschoolers encourage…

3/3/2022
Hualapai Tribe

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

Melinda Morrison Gulick chosen to lead FTF as new CEO

2/15/2022
AZ communities

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

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