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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

Tackling childhood hunger and obesity in Maricopa County

3/8/2017
Southeast Maricopa

First Things First regions in Maricopa County are part of a new systems-building partnership to reduce hunger, increase access to nutritious foods and reduce…

The most important skills kids need to succeed in life

3/2/2017
language & literacy

American adults think language and literacy skills are needed to do well in life. Early childhood is the best time to help kids develop them.

Legislative Day at Arizona State Capitol connects policymakers with early childhood stakeholders

3/1/2017
public affairs

The inaugural event highlighted why early childhood is critical to the future of our state and how it links to shared priorities such as healthy children,…

Arizona pediatrician promotes the importance of the early years

2/7/2017
champion

As a parent of a two young children, Dr. Kathleen Vedock knows firsthand the critical importance of the first five years in a child’s development and shares…

FTF named semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition

1/18/2017
investments

“What makes government work best is the drive to do better.” First Things First’s citizen-led, tiered governance structure was recognized as…

New research shows strong return on investing in high quality early childhood programs

1/11/2017
data & research

Economist James Heckman’s latest research suggests that investing in quality early childhood programs produces a 13 percent return on investment.…

Screen Time Recommendations from Pediatricians

12/6/2016
language & literacy

With digital media an ever-increasing part of daily life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shares recommendations and resources to help families make…

Thank you, Nadine

12/1/2016
board

In recognition of her tireless efforts in support of young children and early childhood education in Arizona, First Things First Board Chair Nadine Mathis…

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,…

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