Raising school achievement starts before kindergarten
Raising student achievement in school should start with investment in early childhood.
Want to enhance economic development? Invest in child care
Having high quality child care with the resources available for families to access is not just good for kids, it is good for parents as employees, their employers, and ultimately our economy.
Technology helps preschool teachers keep parents in the know
Mobile app helps parents stay informed of their child’s preschool activities and helps child care centers communicate with parents.
Impact Report – 2018 – Cocopah
Impact Report – 2018 – Cocopah
Tummy time tips to help your baby grow strong
Want to support your baby’s physical development? The answer is Tummy Time!
Laura Monarque is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children
Laura Monarque has been selected as the 2018 Santa Cruz 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
Susan Pace is Pima South’s 2017 Champion for Young Children
Susan Pace has been selected as the 2017 Pima 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
Clay Stidham Jr. is Navajo/Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children
Clay Stidham Jr. has been selected as the 2017 Navajo/Apache 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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix partners with FTF to create art piece celebrating early childhood work
A community art project created to promote how a quality early learning experiences make a difference in the lives of young children is now on display at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix through the end of the year.