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Analysis shows FTF investments contribute over $300 million annually to economy

April 18, 2025
child care crisis

Analysis says that First Things First’s investments in early childhood programs and services contribute millions in state and local taxes. Read More

Why early childhood matters to…the military

11/10/2016
early childhood

More than 600 retired admirals, generals and top military leaders who are part of Mission: Readiness advocate for high-quality early childhood experiences,…

Litchfield Park educators lead innovative work to help prepare kids for kindergarten

10/5/2016
Southwest Maricopa

A team of education leaders from the Litchfield Elementary School District are helping families access tools that help their young children prepare for…

2016 Annual Report details return on AZ’s early childhood investment

9/21/2016
data & research

Since the inception of First Things First, the percentage of kindergarteners with untreated tooth decay has decreased by 8%. This and other notable…

Audit: FTF is high-performing organization

8/29/2016
investments

Arizona’s Auditor General has released an 83-page audit that describes First Things First as a high-performing organization committed to continuous…

Taking a bite out of school absences

8/23/2016
school readiness

A recent report shows that First Things First and its early childhood partners are reducing untreated tooth decay among AZ kindergarteners, a leading cause of…

KidsCare Enrollment Now Open

8/4/2016
health & nutrition

Enrollment in the state’s health insurance program for children in low-income working families has re-opened after a six-year freeze. As many as 30,000…

Nadine Mathis Basha Elected FTF Board Chair

7/19/2016
board

The First Things First Board selected Nadine Mathis Basha as its chair for fiscal years 2017-2018. She previously served as founding chair of the Board from…

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