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Expanding access to affordable child care is economic necessity worth $12 billion

November 18, 2025
child care crisis

Report details how strengthening Arizona’s child care system could generate over $12 billion in annual economic output. Read More

Quality First center in Peach Springs preserving native language for next generation

2/25/2019
Hualapai Tribe

Research shows culturally-based early learning programs with strong native language programs positively influence academic, social and cultural development.

early childhood advocates at the house of representatives

Early Childhood Legislative Day showcases positive impact of early childhood investments

2/22/2019
public affairs

The event provided early childhood supporters with the opportunity to share the positive impact of early childhood investments with state policymakers.

Be an advocate for safe sleep

2/19/2019
sleep

Everyone can be a safe sleep advocate by reminding parents that a safe sleep environment for babies includes alone, on their back and in a crib.

Oral health awareness campaign launches in Cochise County

2/15/2019
Cochise

A new oral health campaign in the First Things First Cochise Region has launched to raise awareness about the importance of early dental care for babies,…

Little boy in graduation cap with family behind him

In-home child care helps Buckeye boy test early into kindergarten

2/14/2019
Quality First

With help from a Quality First scholarship, the Buckeye family enrolled their son in a licensed in-home child care, which serves children ages 1 to 5. The…

Santa Cruz County celebrates February as Early Childhood Education Awareness Month

2/13/2019
Santa Cruz

For the third year in a row, community organizations across Santa Cruz County, including the First Things First Santa Cruz Region will have a common focus: how…

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.

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