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FTF 2026 Annual Report takes a look at FTF at 20 years

The report, Impacting Young Lives Throughout Arizona, is an in-depth look at FTF’s investments made from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Read More

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.

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.