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Hundreds rally at Capitol to show support for early childhood

February 26, 2026
child care crisis

More than 500 supporters gathered for Early Childhood Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education. Read More

FTF Senior Director of Tribal Affairs recognized as a 40 under 40 award recipient

9/28/2018
tribal

Candida L. Hunter, First Things First Senior Director of Tribal Affairs, has been named a 2018 winner of the Native American 40 Under 40 award.

FTF Early Childhood Summit 2018 highlights early childhood across Arizona

9/14/2018

The First Things First Early Childhood Summit brought together 1,400 early childhood professionals, stakeholders and champions from across Arizona on August…

First Things First Navajo/Apache Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

9/14/2018

Community volunteers from the First Things First (FTF) Navajo/Apache Region were honored Monday at the organization’s statewide early childhood…

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gives a prescription for play

9/10/2018
early learning

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
child care

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
Quality First

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
Pima South

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…

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