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Child care is key to a thriving Arizona economy

  • child care crisis

Money invested in early childhood development yields extraordinary public returns. Economist Art Rolnick talks about the importance of early childhood…
Mother reading a book to her little girl. The girl is in her mother's lap.

Parents and caregivers learn how to best support young children

  • positive parenting

Parenting education provides parents with knowledge, skills and resources to help them nurture their child’s development.

Report features child care as essential to building state’s workforce

  • child care crisis

The Building Arizona’s Workforce Background Report offers an overview of trends through the lens of workforce development.

Connecting, convening and catalyzing to crack child care concerns

  • child care crisis

Child care is a common discussion among many businesses. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is looking to solve this issue through collaboration with businesses,…
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Analysis shows FTF investments contribute over $300 million annually to economy

  • child care crisis

Analysis says that First Things First’s investments in early childhood programs and services contribute millions in state and local taxes. 
Mom with two children reading a book at family resource center.

Family resource centers study shows increase in protective factors

  • family resource centers

As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First funds 48 family resource centers in Maricopa, Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
Business panel in Yavapai County to discuss the child care crisis.

Yavapai business leaders discuss community solutions for child care crisis

  • child care crisis

The FTF Yavapai Region recently hosted a child care business forum with local economic development leaders and business representatives.
A grandmother and grandfather sitting on the floor in front of a couch, playing with their baby granddaughter.

Family, friend and neighbor caregivers show significant improvement after participation in programs

  • family friend and neighbor care

A recent evaluation of family, friend and neighbor programs found that caregivers reported significant improvement in key areas of caregiving.

Mesa child care centers benefit from Quality First program through professional development for all…

  • Quality First Scholarships

Child care provider Toshina Thames, like Quality First, is committed to the healthy development and learning of Arizona’s youngest children.

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