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Hundreds rally at Capitol to show support for early childhood

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

The preschool program is currently funded through 11 grants from a combination of partners, along with federal pandemic relief funding.

Chad Gestson wants to help Arizona’s influential leaders understand why early childhood education is essential to the economy.

Home-based child care providers, like Camila’s Playhouse, are a home away from home where children are treated as members of the family.

The breakfast, Early Education is Everyone’s Business, brought together more than 600 business leaders and educators to champion the cause.

Arizona child care providers received nearly $60 million to improve their facilities increasing access to early childhood learning spaces.

The award recognizes someone who has significantly contributed to the quality and access of early education in Tucson and southern Arizona.

The FTF Gila Region and partnered with local chambers of commerce in Globe-Miami and Payson to talk about the child care crisis.

Early Childhood Day gathered supporters to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education with state lawmakers.

FTF is looking for volunteers who will collaborate with other dedicated community members in local communities across the state.