Former longtime FTF Chair shares farewell
Nadine Mathis Basha recently completed her service as the longest serving Board member in FTF history.
Brianna Spadafora is Phoenix South’s 2017 Champion for Young Children
Brianna Spadafora has been selected as the 2017 Phoenix South First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and health. Champions spend a significant amount of time volunteering with FTF and building public … Read More
Courting better outcomes for young kids in foster care
With infants being the largest group of children to enter foster care, it’s imperative to address the negative impact of abuse and neglect on these very young children and protect them from further harm. First Things First supports a Court Teams strategy to help improve outcomes for infants, toddlers and their families in the child welfare system.
Episode 5: Kindergarten Readiness is Life Readiness
[0:00:00] Announcer: Welcome to the Parentz Pod, the Arizona baby and toddler podcast from First Things First. I’m K Vilay. Today we’re going to talk about kindergarten. The first day of school is a real milestone for children and their parents. It brings a lot of excitement and anticipation but also lots of anxiety. Is … Read More
Episode 4: Language and Early Literacy
Transcript [0:00:00] K Vilay: Welcome to the Parentz Pod, the Arizona baby and toddler podcast from First Things First. I’m K Vilay. Today, we’re going to talk about reading. Every parent wants their child to be a good reader and to enjoy reading because it’s so important to being successful in school and in life. … Read More
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Parentz Pod
The pArentZ pod – The Arizona baby and toddler podcast by First Things First – features interesting conversations with early childhood experts and information you can use to be the best parent you can be. Hosted by K Vilay, each episode also lets you know where you can find early childhood programs and services in your Arizona … Read More