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First Things First statement on proposed Head Start changes

The proposed changes to Head Start would fundamentally lower the program’s quality and erode the high-quality experiences children receive. Read More

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

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.

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

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.