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

May 9, 2025
AZ communities child care crisis

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

Native American woman breastfeeding a baby girl.

Supporting young Navajo families through traditional practices during and after pregnancy

10/20/2023
Navajo Nation

As part of FTF’s celebration of Native American Heritage month, we will host free panel sessions in November to learn about Arizona’s tribes.

Woman holding extra large check for $1,000

First scholar completes Child Development Associate credential through FTF support

10/12/2023
Yuma

Karen Preston recently became the first scholar in Arizona to complete her CDA through online courses sponsored by First Things First.

Federal pandemic era assistance to Arizona’s child care industry is ending. What does that mean…

10/11/2023
child care

Federal child care assistance is ending as advocates warn of a child care cliff that jeopardizes working families, employers and Arizona’s economy.

First Things First 2023 Annual Report highlights outcomes of work and collaboration in Arizona

9/15/2023
early care and education

Today’s babies, toddlers and preschoolers are our state’s generation next—the generation that in just a couple of decades will be entering the workforce…

Three new Board members bring diverse expertise to First Things First

9/15/2023
board

The First Things First Board recently welcomed three new members. Dr. Darlene Melk, Francisco Muñoz and Steve Peru.

Longtime FTF regional council members honored with Eddie Basha Excellence Award

9/5/2023
Regional Partnership Councils

FTF regional partnership council members who achieved 15 years of volunteering with FTF received the Eddie Basha Award.

Conference room with people sitting around tables.

Northern Arizona community members discuss child care challenges and potential solutions

8/23/2023
child care

The forum at Twin Arrows conference center outside of Flagstaff was the second quarterly gathering on Strengthening the Child Care Workforce.

Jessica Jarvi, FTF Phoenix South Regional Partnership Council Member

Spotlight on FTF Phoenix South Regional Council Member: Jessica Jarvi

8/11/2023
Phoenix South

Jessica Jarvi is the business representative on the FTF Phoenix South Regional Council. She has been on the council for over a decade.

Preschool teacher reaching across a table with little children seated around her. Early childhood college scholarships

College scholarships available for early childhood education students

7/17/2023
professional development

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees at any Arizona community college or university for those pursuing an early childhood degree.

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