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The Business Side of Child Care

Nearly 100% of child care providers are small businesses. In an industry already stretched thin by narrow profit margins, child care providers can’t cut corners without risking quality of care and education. Many providers are… Read More

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Early childhood staff in Whiteriver honored for ‘reziliency’ during pandemic

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The shelter and child care center were recently named Rezilient Champions for White Mountain Apache Children.

A Yuma mom shares how home visitation changed her parenting life

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The video is a conversation with Yuma mother on the impact home visitation made on her parenting and the success she’s seen in her son.

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PNC Foundation grant to help child care centers address COVID-19 health and safety concerns

  • child care

The PNC Foundation recently awarded FTF a grant to create the AZ Healthy Child Care Helpline for child care providers.

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Top 5 reasons to start saving early with an AZ529 Education Savings Account

  • early childhood

AZ529 is a state-sponsored 529 Plan designed to help parents, family and friends save for a young child’s future educational expenses.

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Find simple ways to be a champion for young children with FTF’s Take Action page

  • AZ communities

FTF’s Take Action page offers easy ways to connect with FTF, such as signing up for our mailing list and following us on social media.
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Supporting families of young kids virtually

  • early childhood

For many who work with young children, technology has offered an alternative way to provide families with resources and support.

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Safe sleep campaign brings awareness to keeping babies safe

  • infants

The baby should sleep alone, on his or her back and in a crib, which is the safest place for babies to sleep.
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Quality early learning continues to improve in Arizona

  • early learning

Over the past seven years, both enrollment and quality levels have improved among providers participating in Quality First.
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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

  • Coconino

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

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