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Gila County task force helps open local early childhood workforce pipeline

October 22, 2026
Gila professional development child care crisis

One key task force initiative is the development of a workforce pipeline to address the estimated 60% child care shortage in Gila County. Read More

Child care worker with two toddler on playgrounds

Quality First supports record number of quality child care and preschool programs

12/21/2018
early learning

Arizona has hit an all-time high for the number of child care providers participating in Quality First that meet or exceed quality standards.

Early childhood educator reading to student

Pima County coalition partners to support working parents

12/12/2018
Quality First

The Family Engagement Network, which includes FTF Pima North and South, recently received a national grant to advance support for working parents of young…

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
early childhood

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…

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