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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

2018 Impact Reports showcase regional work across Arizona

12/10/2018
AZ communities

Want to know the impact that First Things First (FTF) is having in your community? Take a look at the 2018 FTF Regional Impact Reports.Every year, First Things…

Regional Council Member, Nancy Jean Walker

Raising school achievement starts before kindergarten

12/4/2018
AZ communities

Raising student achievement in school should start with investment in early childhood.

Want to enhance economic development? Invest in child care

11/29/2018
investments

Having high quality child care with the resources available for families to access is not just good for kids, it is good for parents as employees, their…

Early intervention is key to supporting long-term success

11/27/2018
AZ communities

First Things First celebrates the commitment of nearly 50 regional partnership council members who have served on a council for 10 years.

Executive knows early childhood is serious business

11/21/2018
champion

First Things First celebrates the commitment of nearly 50 regional partnership council members who have served on a council for 10 years.

Technology helps preschool teachers keep parents in the know

11/21/2018
early learning

Mobile app helps parents stay informed of their child’s preschool activities and helps child care centers communicate with parents.

FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children

11/15/2018
AZ communities

FTF Tribal Affairs staff meet with officials from 19 federally recognized tribes to listen and learn from tribal leaders to ensure their perspectives are…

Early childhood investments are the prescription for success

11/14/2018
AZ communities

First Things First celebrates the commitment of nearly 50 regional partnership council members who have served on a council for 10 years.

Parker pastor feels called to serve young children

11/8/2018
AZ communities

First Things First celebrates the commitment of nearly 50 regional partnership council members who have served on a council for 10 years.

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Latest News

Child care is key to a thriving Arizona economy

2018 Impact Reports showcase regional work across Arizona

Raising school achievement starts before kindergarten

Want to enhance economic development? Invest in child care

Early intervention is key to supporting long-term success

Executive knows early childhood is serious business

Technology helps preschool teachers keep parents in the know

FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children

Early childhood investments are the prescription for success

Parker pastor feels called to serve young children

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