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FTF 2026 Annual Report takes a look at FTF at 20 years

September 15, 2026

The report, Impacting Young Lives Throughout Arizona, is an in-depth look at FTF’s investments made from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Read More

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…

Volunteer seats open to those who want to be a voice for young kids

1/3/2018
early childhood

Volunteering to serve on a First Things First regional partnership council is an opportunity to share your leadership and make a positive impact on children…

FTF launches innovative awareness initiative with City of Surprise

12/7/2017
Northwest Maricopa

Parents visiting the Surprise Resource Center with young children now have a developmentally-friendly playroom to have fun and learn more about early…

FTF Board welcomes three new members

11/16/2017
board

Governor Doug Ducey has nominated three outstanding community leaders to serve on the First Things First Board: Amelia Flores, Rev. Darren Hawkins and…

Why early childhood matters to superintendents

11/13/2017
early childhood

According to a national study, 77 percent of U.S. public school superintendents say early childhood care and education has a great deal of impact on a…

“Help Them Get There” wins regional Emmy Award

10/24/2017
early childhood

The 30-second public service announcement is part of FTF’s effort to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

Green Valley Rotary Club supports early learning opportunities in their community

10/16/2017
champion

When Rotary member Chad Densen shared that the Early Learning Center in his town was in need, the Valley Verde Rotary members wanted to help. For many…

Dal Pra selected to lead First Things First

10/12/2017
board

The First Things First Board has selected Marilee Dal Pra as the organization’s next chief executive officer, overseeing statewide efforts to expand services…

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