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Child care is key to a thriving Arizona economy

August 15, 2025
AZ communities investments child care crisis

Money invested in early childhood development yields extraordinary public returns. Economist Art Rolnick talks about the importance of early childhood education and child care. Read More

FTF Gift Guide for parents and caregivers of young children

12/3/2019

First Things First’s interactive Gift Guide highlights inexpensive toys and gifts that nurture the healthy development and learning of babies, toddlers…

FTF statewide staff donates to Maricopa Family Advocacy Center

11/26/2019
AZ communities

First Things First values its community partners and continually seeks ways to support agencies whose work strengthens families.

School officials share why early literacy starts well before the first day of kindergarten

11/25/2019
early learning

By the time children are 3 and 4 years old their vocabulary, attention and general knowledge are predictors of third- and fourth-grade reading comprehension.

Early childhood issues rise to top at Arizona Town Hall on strengthening families

11/25/2019
AZ communities

Ensuring that affordable, high-quality child care is available to all was one of several early childhood-related issues named as a priority action.

Gila River Indian Community child care center gets first 5-star Quality First rating for a tribal…

11/22/2019
early learning

The Early Education Child Care Center in Sacaton was one of the first centers chosen to participate in Quality First when the program began in 2009.

Q&A with new FTF Chief Program Officer Amy Corriveau

11/8/2019
AZ communities

FTF Chief Program Officer Amy Corriveau has dedicated her professional life to expanding and improving early education opportunities in Arizona.

Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning

11/5/2019
East Maricopa

A city-funded high-quality preschool program is showing other Arizona cities and towns that investing in its youngest residents pays off.

FTF Yuma Region honored with Heart of Yuma award

10/25/2019
Yuma

The FTF Yuma Region received the Outstanding Service Organization award from the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma at its annual Heart of Yuma ceremony.

Arizona Parent Kit inspires Lake Havasu City preschooler’s love for reading

10/24/2019
La Paz/Mohave

First Things First provides the Arizona Parent Kit free of charge to parents of all newborns in the state before they leave the hospital or birthing center.

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