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First Things First statement on proposed Head Start changes

October 1, 2026
AZ communities child care crisis

The proposed changes to Head Start would fundamentally lower the program’s quality and erode the high-quality experiences children receive. Read More

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
Cochise

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
developmental screenings

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

small girl playing with triangle musical instrument

Helping bridge the service gap for children with special needs

5/8/2020
Phoenix South

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
family support

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
Pima South

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

child care teacher with children in child care center

A community-wide thank you to our child care community

4/13/2020
AZ communities

As the coronavirus outbreak takes widespread effect, the importance of child care providers as crucial community assets has never been clearer.

Q&A with AzAEYC President-Elect Mona Qafisheh

4/10/2020
early childhood

Week of the Young Child (April 11-17) is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the importance of quality early learning.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Full force of community needed to support families during difficult times

4/3/2020
family support

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona offers free webinars to help professionals help families build their resilience.

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