Adverse Childhood Experiences now have a price tag
A recent report from the Morrison Institute for Public Policy has put the annual cost of ACEs in Arizona at $260 million a year.
FTF Early Childhood Summit 2021 is virtual again
FTF decided a virtual conference on Aug. 17 would provide greater support for Arizona’s early childhood field.
The importance of developmental and sensory screenings for young children
Developmental and sensory screenings are a way parents can learn about their child’s development and can also identify concerns.
Early education careers help to empower women
The FTF College Scholarship program is helping women experiencing economic hardship to pursue a career in early childhood education.
Despite continued struggles, child care in Arizona finds support in new ways
Early childhood providers discuss the challenges child care programs face in Arizona and how they are overcoming the odds.
Home visitation program provides support to Peach Springs boy with developmental milestones
The FTF Hualapai Tribe Regional Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.
Court Teams in Maricopa County determined to improve the lives of babies and toddlers in the child welfare system
The Court Teams Strategy seeks to increase the awareness of developmental needs of young kids for those working in the child welfare system.
FTF-funded program fills assessment gap through online developmental screenings
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has started offering free virtual developmental screenings in some of FTF’s rural and tribal regions.
Say Thank You to Arizona’s Early Childhood Caregivers
To all the child care providers, preschool teachers, early learning professionals, and family, friends and neighbors who care for our babies, toddlers and preschoolers, we say: Thank you. By caring for our children, you’ve been caring for us all. LET’S SHOW ARIZONA’S EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREGIVERS HOW MUCH WE CARE Now more than ever, we want … Read More
Teacher and caregiver coaching helps north Phoenix center excel at inclusive environment
The children at the UCP Early Learning Center are growing and learning together in inclusive classrooms, which research shows is best for young children.