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Expanding access to affordable child care is economic necessity worth $12 billion

November 18, 2025
child care crisis

Report details how strengthening Arizona’s child care system could generate over $12 billion in annual economic output. Read More

Road map to educational success begins with quality early learning

4/6/2018
early learning

The Arizona Education Progress Meter sets goals to strive toward and asks all Arizonans to support a shared vision of a “world class…

Get ready to celebrate 2018 Week of the Young Child

3/18/2018
early childhood

April 16-20 is an opportunity to highlight the importance of early learning and the educators who support the positive development of young children.

New FTF video helps parents make reading with their baby a daily routine

3/2/2018
Read On Arizona

A new video designed to show parents easy tips for reading with their babies is now available from First Things First.

2018 Legislative Day at Arizona State Capitol brings attention to early childhood issues

2/20/2018
public affairs

The second annual Early Childhood Legislative Day at the Arizona State Capitol on Feb. 15 was a great success with dozens of attendees, including…

Newest FTF Board Member: Dr. Sherry Markel

2/13/2018
board

Earlier this month, Gov. Doug Ducey nominated Dr. Sherry Markel to fill the last remaining seat on the First Things First Board.

Arizona kids less likely to get screened

2/9/2018
toddlers

Efforts underway to increase screening rates and connect families to resources

toddler oral health - Mom brushing child's teeth

Something to smile about: Dental Health Month

2/5/2018
Navajo/Apache

Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children.

Q&A with new FTF CEO Marilee Dal Pra

1/10/2018
early childhood

In late December, Marilee Dal Pra began serving as chief executive officer of First Things First. Learn more about her experience, vision and passion for the…

Let’s all resolve to do more for Arizona’s youngest kids

1/4/2018
data & research

Building Bright Futures – our biennial statewide report – is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the challenges facing Arizona’s young…

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