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Report features child care as essential to building state’s workforce

The Building Arizona’s Workforce Background Report offers an overview of trends through the lens of workforce development. Read More

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

Over the past seven years, both enrollment and quality levels have improved among providers participating in Quality First.

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

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

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

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

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

Encuentre Servicios is a companion to FTF’s Find Programs, which provides an easy way to find FTF-funded programs available near you.

The FTF Early Childhood Summit 2020 welcomed more than 4,000 attendees for online learning and support for early child care professionals.