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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

Business panel in Yavapai County to discuss the child care crisis.

Yavapai business leaders discuss community solutions for child care crisis

  • child care crisis

The FTF Yavapai Region recently hosted a child care business forum with local economic development leaders and business representatives.
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Family, friend and neighbor caregivers show significant improvement after participation in programs

  • family friend and neighbor care

A recent evaluation of family, friend and neighbor programs found that caregivers reported significant improvement in key areas of caregiving.

Mesa child care centers benefit from Quality First program through professional development for all…

  • Quality First Scholarships

Child care provider Toshina Thames, like Quality First, is committed to the healthy development and learning of Arizona’s youngest children.
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Tribal child care forum talks challenges and solutions for tribal gaming industry

  • tribal

Lack of affordable and dependable child care impacts the gaming industry, which serves as an important economic driver in many tribal communities.
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Partnerships between families, employers, communities and public investments needed to address…

  • child care crisis

The need for child care in Arizona is expected to grow by as much as 32% over the next 10 years, according to a recent report.

Hundreds rally at the state Capitol as child care takes focus as a workforce support

  • child care crisis

The gathering comes at a critical time as current legislative opportunities could help stabilize child care for working families.

Bold action needed to support Arizona’s working families and economy

  • child care crisis

The future of Arizona’s children depends on continued investments made in their early years. Replacement revenue is needed to prevent cuts to critical…

Parents As Teachers study shows significant improvements for families in key areas

  • home visitation

First Things First is one of the largest funder of home visitation programs in the state, allocating around $14 million per year.

FTF is recognized for efforts to improve education at the start of the education continuum

  • AZ communities

Education Forward Arizona awarded Arizona’s early childhood agency with a North Star award at its annual event.

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