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Hundreds rally at Capitol to show support for early childhood

February 26, 2026
child care crisis

More than 500 supporters gathered for Early Childhood Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education. Read More

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

9/21/2016
AZ communities

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
AZ communities

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
health & nutrition

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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