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June 19, 2026
Phoenix North East Maricopa child care crisis

FTF recently collaborated separately with the cities of Phoenix and Tempe on 2 potential local investments in early childhood education. Read More

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.

New online tool helps Spanish-speaking parents find programs and services in their area

9/13/2020
early childhood

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

Virtual FTF Early Childhood Summit 2020 triples conference attendance

9/10/2020
early childhood

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

Smart Talk: New interactive learning tool shows the power of conversation

9/4/2020
language & literacy

What’s the best way to support the language and early literacy development of very young children? There’s a well-established and growing base of evidence…

First Things First Phoenix North Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

9/2/2020
Phoenix North

Community volunteers from theFTF Phoenix North Region were honored for their work to improve access to healthy food for young children.

preschool teacher reading a book to a group of children

Becoming a better preschool teacher through a community of practice

8/21/2020
Pima South

The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.

An uncertain future for child care in Arizona

8/10/2020
early childhood

Early childhood experts discuss what the future holds for child care in Arizona and how our economy can survive without this crucial support.

New tool to help identify developmental milestones available to share with families

7/29/2020
child development

The new Ages and Stages online tool offers activities that families can do with their child to promote healthy development.

male pre-k teacher playing a drum with a young boy.g

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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