Parents As Teachers study shows significant improvements for families in key areas
First Things First is one of the largest funder of home visitation programs in the state, allocating around $14 million per year.
Child care providers took a step forward with federal pandemic relief funding and now feel like they are back to where they started
The loss of federal COVID-19 relief funding with no replacement funding has left Arizona child care providers struggling.
Working toward a better system for families to find resources in Yavapai County
The FTF Yavapai Regional Council is committed to making sure families who need services are able to find a connection for help.
At-home activities: Another day, another way to play
As the days at home start to pile up, here are some ideas for fun at-home activities that highlight how young children learn and grow through play.
Majority of Arizona voters believe state should invest more in child care, according to survey
The recently released survey showed that 77% of all voters believe Arizona should invest more in child care.
Celebrate the young child through efforts to advance support for early care and learning
The week runs April 6-12 and is an annual nationwide celebration that focuses attention on early learning and its educators.
Hearing screening prompts medical treatment for Payson girl
The First Things First GIla Regional Partnership Council funds hearing, vision and developmental screenings in Gila County for children up to 5 years old.
Vision screening helps Seven Mile boy see clearly
The First Things First San Carlos Apache Regional Council funds developmental, hearing and vision screenings to improve the number of screenings for young children in the region.
Arizona survey shows child care challenges impacting working families and their jobs
A recent survey of Arizona’s working parents shows that 35% said they have left a job in the past year due to child care issues.
Federal pandemic era assistance to Arizona’s child care industry is ending. What does that mean for Arizona’s future?
Federal child care assistance is ending as advocates warn of a child care cliff that jeopardizes working families, employers and Arizona’s economy.