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Week of the Young Child Proclamations 2026

First Things First recently teamed with the Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance of early learning and the educators who support the… Read More

Connecting, convening and catalyzing to crack child care concerns

  • child care crisis

Child care is a common discussion among many businesses. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is looking to solve this issue through collaboration with businesses,…
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Analysis shows FTF investments contribute over $300 million annually to economy

  • child care crisis

Analysis says that First Things First’s investments in early childhood programs and services contribute millions in state and local taxes. 
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Family resource centers study shows increase in protective factors

  • family resource centers

As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First funds 48 family resource centers in Maricopa, Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
Business panel in Yavapai County to discuss the child care crisis.

Yavapai business leaders discuss community solutions for child care crisis

  • child care crisis

The FTF Yavapai Region recently hosted a child care business forum with local economic development leaders and business representatives.
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Family, friend and neighbor caregivers show significant improvement after participation in programs

  • family friend and neighbor care

A recent evaluation of family, friend and neighbor programs found that caregivers reported significant improvement in key areas of caregiving.

Mesa child care centers benefit from Quality First program through professional development for all…

  • Quality First Scholarships

Child care provider Toshina Thames, like Quality First, is committed to the healthy development and learning of Arizona’s youngest children.
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Tribal child care forum talks challenges and solutions for tribal gaming industry

  • child care crisis

Lack of affordable and dependable child care impacts the gaming industry, which serves as an important economic driver in many tribal communities.
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Partnerships between families, employers, communities and public investments needed to address…

  • child care crisis

The need for child care in Arizona is expected to grow by as much as 32% over the next 10 years, according to a recent report.

Hundreds rally at the state Capitol as child care takes focus as a workforce support

  • child care crisis

The gathering comes at a critical time as current legislative opportunities could help stabilize child care for working families.

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