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Analysis shows FTF investments contribute over $300 million annually to economy

April 18, 2025
child care crisis

Analysis says that First Things First’s investments in early childhood programs and services contribute millions in state and local taxes. Read More

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
early childhood

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
AZ communities

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
language literacy and culture

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.

As Native American Heritage Month is recognized, importance of teaching young children native…

10/11/2019
tribal

This year, the importance of teaching young children native language is being highlighted during November’s Native American Heritage Month.

Working together to better meet the developmental needs of Arizona’s youngest children

10/4/2019
health & nutrition

Ensuring a child’s healthy development is a partnership between families, non-profit and public agencies, health care providers, early educators and other…

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Helping families find the best fit for home visitation

10/2/2019
family support

A program supported by First Things First is making it a little easier for families to find support as their child’s first teacher through in-home visits.

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