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Child care is key to a thriving Arizona economy

August 15, 2025
AZ communities investments child care crisis

Money invested in early childhood development yields extraordinary public returns. Economist Art Rolnick talks about the importance of early childhood education and child care. Read More

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

11/10/2020
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.

woman with headset, sitting in front of a computer, video chatting with a mom and her child

Supporting families of young kids virtually

11/5/2020
family support

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

10/19/2020
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

10/15/2020
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

10/9/2020
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Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

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Additional federal relief for child care unlikely until after election

10/6/2020
public affairs

Securing additional funding for the child care industry in the next round of relief remains a top priority for the early childhood community.

Sesame Street in Communities expands to Maricopa County to build young kids’ coping skills

9/30/2020
family support

Families can watch “Little Children, Big Challenges” with the Sesame Street Muppets on Facebook Premiere at 10 a.m. Arizona time, Oct. 6.

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Court Teams in Maricopa County determined to improve the lives of babies and toddlers in the child…

9/25/2020
child development

The Court Teams Strategy seeks to increase the awareness of developmental needs of young kids for those working in the child welfare system.

First Things First 2020 Annual Report details continued commitment to children and communities

9/15/2020
early childhood

This year we are proudest of the role that FTF and partners played in ensuring crucial early childhood programs continued during the crisis.

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