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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

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gives a prescription for play

9/10/2018
parenting

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gets the attention of early educators when she asks: “What happened to play?” in her 2018 Summit presentation

Family, friend and neighbor child care providers learn they are teachers, too

8/17/2018
Pinal

Research shows that providing information and support to family, friend and neighbor to early caregivers can have meaningful positive impact.

As Arizonans go back to work, young kids need quality child care

7/20/2018
child care

Learn what is being done to improve the quality of child care and to increase access in urban, rural and tribal communities across the state.

Miss Indian Arizona recognized as Champion for Young Children

7/10/2018
champion

Mariah Sharpe was recently recognized as the 2018 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children.

First Things First honors 2018 Champions for Young Children throughout Arizona

6/12/2018
Southeast Maricopa

Every year, First Things First honors early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early…

Young kids can stay healthy with Summer Lunch Buddies program

6/7/2018
health & nutrition

Food security, especially access to healthy, nutritious foods, is critical for ending both child malnutrition, obesity and for helping young kids be ready for…

Children try gardening in outdoor classroom

5/29/2018
Quality First

In gardens, children can learn outside of the classroom by investigating nature while teachers introduce basic science and math concepts.

FTF Graham/Greenlee Champion wants community to see how early childhood resonates into adulthood

5/16/2018
champion

Susan Elsberry was recently selected as the 2018 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.

Mental health is an important part of early childhood developmental milestones

5/14/2018
parenting

We celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness in May—a time to remember that a child’s future success depends on socio-emotional and behavioral…

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