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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

Want to enhance economic development? Invest in child care

  • 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

  • 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

  • Phoenix North

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

Quality First technology

Technology helps preschool teachers keep parents in the know

  • 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

  • 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

  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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

  • champion

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

Nearly 50 First Things First volunteers celebrate a decade of service

  • AZ communities

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

Native American Heritage Month

FTF celebrates Native American Heritage Month

  • AZ communities

First Things First celebrates Native American Heritage Month by sharing family stories, as well as stories on how FTF partners with tribes throughout Arizona.

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