FTF and partners honored for keeping young kids on track with immunizations
FTF and partners were chosen for a series of pop-up immunization events to help families catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Celebrating Arizona’s youngest learners
Earlier this month, First Things First teamed with the Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance of early learning and the educators who support the positive development of young children. The national week, which fell on April 2-10, provided FTF’s Community Outreach team … Read More
Keeping expectant mothers healthy before and after they give birth
The US is the only developed country in the world with a rising maternal mortality rate. And about 60% of maternal deaths are preventable.
FTF State Fiscal Years 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Improving Outcomes for Arizona’s Youngest Children The first five years of a child’s life have a powerful impact on their future, and on the future of our state. These early years offer an unmatched opportunity for our state and local communities to build a solid foundation for success for Arizona’s youngest children. First Things First … Read More
Sensory and developmental screening helps identify speech delay in Queen Creek
Like many Queen Creek families last year, Tori Shank, her husband Nathan, and their infant daughter Kayleen didn’t have a lot of interactions with other families due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions lessened, it wasn’t until her family met with relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday that Kayleen, who was 17 months at the time, … Read More
Home visitation helps Yuma mom keep her premature baby on track with his developmental milestones
The Healthy Families home visitation program provides parents with regular in-home visits from a trained parent coach.
Pilot program successfully helps young children living in food deserts access more fresh, locally farmed foods in Phoenix
The farm-to-family model works to distribute locally grown produce to families of young children through FTF’s early childhood partners.
New community leaders bring both past experience and fresh perspectives to FTF Board
The First Things First Board recently welcomed two new members Steve Lynn of Tucson and Bea Rocklin of Phoenix.