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Help keep kids connected to health care

May 16, 2022
AZ communities health

Early childhood supporters can help families not get dropped from KidsCare or AHCCCS by encouraging them to update their contact information. Read More

FTF Board welcomes newest member

12/13/2021
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The First Things First state Board recently welcomed its newest member, Dr. Christian Osmeña.

Volunteer to be a voice for young children in your Arizona community

12/7/2021
AZ communities

FTF is looking for about 150 volunteers who will collaborate with other dedicated community members in local communities across the state.

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Efforts expand to support the social and emotional health of young children during challenging times

11/17/2021
Yavapai

An influx of federal money will allow more providers to access early childhood mental health consultation during a climate of uncertainty.

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Pilot program successfully helps young children living in food deserts access more fresh, locally…

11/10/2021
Phoenix South

The farm-to-family model works to distribute locally grown produce to families of young children through FTF’s early childhood partners.

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Partnering with faith communities in supporting families and young children

10/26/2021
family support

Faith communities play an important role in supporting high-quality early childhood experiences to help children be ready for kindergarten.

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Free online child care training launched

10/15/2021
professional development

Starting Oct. 25, FTF will fund up to 15,000 subscribers to have access to the entire ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) training catalog.

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Reintroducing traditional indigenous foods to keep young children healthy in body, mind and spirit

10/14/2021
health

FTF partners with several Arizona tribes to support introducing indigenous foods to their communities’ babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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New community leaders bring both past experience and fresh perspectives to FTF Board

10/5/2021
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The First Things First Board recently welcomed two new members Steve Lynn of Tucson and Bea Rocklin of Phoenix.

Use of health consultants on the rise among child care providers

9/23/2021
health

The AZ Healthy Child Care Helpline is available free of charge to Arizona child care providers to connect with a trained health expert.

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