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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

Connecting generations focus of recent community event

5/28/2019
AZ communities

First Things First’s Chief Policy Advisor, Liz Barker Alvarez, participated in a panel discussion about connecting younger and older generations.

Douglas children’s clinic offers wrap-around services for its families

5/24/2019
Cochise

FTF was recently recognized for funding the Early Childhood Optimal Health program in Douglas, through the FTF Cochise Region’s Care Coordination Strategy.

Building awareness of no-cost statewide helpline for parents of young kids

5/22/2019
child development

Southwest Human Development and First Things First are partnering to better promote the free Birth to Five Helpline with families of young children.

blue box that says FTF welcomes new board members

New members bring varied perspectives to FTF Board

5/16/2019
board

The First Things First Board recently welcomed three new members: Judge Richard Weiss of Kingman, Vince Yanez of Mesa and Marcia Klipsch of Tucson.

A new look at advocacy—it’s all about being a problem solver

5/15/2019
early childhood

Kristen Grimm is the opening keynote speaker for the 2019 Summit. She shares her ideas about advocacy and creating social change.

Little boy blowing bubbles with teacher.

Yuma preschool classroom provides inclusive learning opportunities for students and teachers

5/9/2019
Yuma

A new early childhood classroom, where early childhood educators in Yuma County can learn how to work with young children with special needs, has opened.

Preschool teacher is nominated for Arizona Teacher of the Year.

Remember Arizona’s early educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

5/6/2019
early learning

This week parents and children will honor early childhood teachers and caregivers during Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs through May 11.

graphic of a mom holding a baby with April 27-May 4

Immunizations provide the power to protect

4/26/2019
health & nutrition

April 27-May 4 is National Infant Immunization Week, meant to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases.

mom, daughter and parent educator sitting on floor playing with plastic balls.

Building strong families one visit at a time

4/18/2019
strong families

First Things First funds voluntary, evidence-based home visitation programs. These one-on-one visits with trained providers have been shown to be an effective…

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