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Child care is key to a thriving Arizona economy

August 15, 2025
AZ communities investments child care crisis

Money invested in early childhood development yields extraordinary public returns. Economist Art Rolnick talks about the importance of early childhood education and child care. Read More

Updated Quality First website offers new tools for parents seeking child care

2/7/2019
Quality First

Recently revamped mobile-friendly Quality First website designed to get parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers the information they need to find a…

Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership

2/6/2019
board

This year, three long-serving First Things First Board members will complete their terms of service: Ruth Solomon, Gayle Burns and Nadine Mathis Basha.

Bringing data to life in support of young kids

1/30/2019
Navajo/Apache

An interactive mapping tool helps the First Things First Navajo/Apache Regional Council make better informed decisions.

Changing the lives of families

1/29/2019
La Paz/Mohave

First Things First is sharing stories from Arizona families whose children were enrolled in a Quality First child care program and the difference it made.

First Things First serves as a ready resource for early childhood information in Arizona

1/24/2019
early childhood

First Things First continues to find opportunities to share information and resources for parents and caregivers.

First Things First CEO reading with children

A first-year CEO reflection and a look ahead

1/11/2019
AZ communities

Marilee Dal Pra, chief executive officer of First Things First, shares thoughts about her initial year leading the organization and her hopes for building on…

Service organizations play important role in supporting early learning

1/10/2019
champion

Recently, more and more of service organizations have recognized that supporting early childhood health and development is critical to ensuring a positive…

Child care worker with two toddler on playgrounds

Quality First supports record number of quality child care and preschool programs

12/21/2018
Quality First

Arizona has hit an all-time high for the number of child care providers participating in Quality First that meet or exceed quality standards.

Early childhood educator reading to student

Pima County coalition partners to support working parents

12/12/2018
Pima North

The Family Engagement Network, which includes FTF Pima North and South, recently received a national grant to advance support for working parents of young…

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