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Letter of support asks for stabilized funding for early childhood programs

March 13, 2026
child care crisis

The letter of support included signatures from individuals, local governments, tribal nations, various elected officials and business owners. Read More

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

6/12/2020
child development

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

Mom holding baby while facetiming family member

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.

woman with headset, sitting in front of a computer, video chatting with a mom and her child

FTF-funded program fills assessment gap through online developmental screenings

5/29/2020
child development

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has started offering free virtual developmental screenings in some of FTF’s rural and tribal regions.

woman with clipboard and another woman sitting watching a small child play with blocks.

Two grants awarded to help reduce preschool expulsions in southeastern Arizona

5/21/2020
child development

The FTF Cochise Region and FTF Graham/Greenlee Region recently received two separate grants to fund early childhood mental health consultation.

Finding a trusted voice in nurses

5/12/2020
child development

The FTF Community Outreach team recently trained nurses from the Arizona High Risk Perinatal Program in early childhood resources available for families.

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Helping bridge the service gap for children with special needs

5/8/2020
child development

A pilot program is providing support for families who have developmental concerns about their child, but aren’t eligible for special needs services.

Say thank you to Arizona’s child care providers

4/27/2020
AZ communities

First Things First invites families to show their gratitude for the state’s early care and education providers through the #ShareTheCareAZ campaign.

close up of newborn baby holding an adult hand

Helping home visitors serve substance-exposed newborns and their families

4/22/2020
health & nutrition

FTF recently received a grant that will provide additional training to parent educators who work with families of substance-exposed newborn babies.

Miss City of Tucson Outstanding Teen is with a little girl in front of a slide at a playground.

Teen advocates for Arizona’s youngest children

4/14/2020
champion

At 16, Isabella Valencia has become a strong advocate for spreading the word of the importance of early childhood education.

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