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Newly awarded grant opens more access to Quality First

February 26, 2026
Quality First

Five dozen child care providers will be able to enroll in Quality First as a Rating Only participant because of new grant funding. Read More

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Great Expectations keeps pre-k teacher forever learning

7/23/2020
professional development

Pre-k teacher Ysidro Holmes is flourishing, thanks in part to support and mentoring from the Great Expectations program, funded through First Things First.

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New regional council members vow strong start for kids

7/14/2020
AZ communities

Thirty four new regional partnership council members join the already 274 dedicated community members who serve on 28 FTF regional councils across Arizona.

COVID-19 forces abrupt end to Arizona legislative session

7/9/2020
public affairs

The Arizona legislative session typically passes between 300 to 400 bills, but there was fewer than 100 this session which closed early due to the pandemic.

2020 regional Champions for Young Children honored

7/8/2020
early childhood

FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

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Senators’ recent actions support early childhood

7/2/2020
public affairs

Sens. McSally and Sinema helped honor early childhood champions throughout Arizona by sending each champion a congratulatory certificate and letter.

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FTF College Scholarship recipient works to guide young Navajo children in the right direction

6/24/2020
professional development

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council is one of 15 FTF regions that supports professional development opportunities, including college scholarships.

Childhood immunization rates slipping to dangerously low levels

6/18/2020
child development

FTF is working with early childhood partners to urge families to keep their babies, toddlers and preschoolers on schedule for their immunizations.

Dramatic drop in screening referrals prompts concern for early intervention for Arizona’s young…

6/12/2020
developmental screenings

A 50% drop in referrals to Arizona’s Early Intervention Program has partners trying to reach parents about the importance of early screenings.

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Strong social connections key to supporting families

6/4/2020
family support

During times of social distancing, FTF reminds families that there are ways to reach out and find places offering family support through social connections.

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