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Letter of support asks for stabilized funding for early childhood programs

March 13, 2026
child care crisis

The letter of support included signatures from individuals, local governments, tribal nations, various elected officials and business owners. Read More

FTF’s 2018 Annual Report details impact of Arizona’s early childhood investments

10/2/2018

The number of children with access to quality early learning has doubled. Thousands of families have access to home visiting programs that are proven to…

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

9/28/2018
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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 childhood

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
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
Colorado River Indian Tribes

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…

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