High-quality early education outcomes extend to second generation
An update to the well-known Perry Preschool study focuses on a new benefit: better outcomes for the original study participants’ children.
Making sure young children are counted in the 2020 census
U.S. Census officials are asking early childhood supporters to help ensure all infants, toddlers and preschoolers are counted.
Legislative session ends with wins and losses for young children
There were significant gains achieved for young children and their families after the 2019 legislative session wrapped up May 29.
2019 Regional Champions for Young Children honored
These volunteers spend their free time working to help their community better understand the importance of early childhood through a variety of ways.
Building strong families one visit at a time
First Things First funds voluntary, evidence-based home visitation programs. These one-on-one visits with trained providers have been shown to be an effective way to support and empower families and children.
Our Mission
Our Mission First Things First is an essential leader and partner in creating a family-centered, equitable, high-quality early childhood system that supports the development, well-being, health and education of all Arizona’s children, birth to age 5. Our Vision All Arizona’s children are ready to succeed in school and in life. Our Values Arizona’s children, birth … Read More
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A first-year CEO reflection and a look ahead
Marilee Dal Pra, chief executive officer of First Things First, shares thoughts about her initial year leading the organization and her hopes for building on current collaborations and partnerships.
Pima County coalition partners to support working parents
The Family Engagement Network, which includes FTF Pima North and South, recently received a national grant to advance support for working parents of young kids.