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Hundreds rally at Capitol to show support for early childhood

February 26, 2026
child care crisis

More than 500 supporters gathered for Early Childhood Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education. Read More

Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning

11/5/2019
AZ communities

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
child development

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
early learning

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…

mom working with daughter to sort colored balls.

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.

How bias plays a part in early childhood expulsion

9/20/2019
early childhood

Walter Gilliam presented Early Childhood Expulsion and Bias: How We Can Do Better for Our Children, at the 2019 First Things First Early Childhood Summit.

First Baby Café in Arizona named after former FTF regional partnership council member

9/20/2019
health & nutrition

The Summit Healthcare Leslie Meyer Baby Café is named after long-time FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Council member Leslie Meyer, who passed away this year.

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