Raising school achievement starts before kindergarten
Raising student achievement in school should start with investment in early childhood.
Tummy time tips to help your baby grow strong
Want to support your baby’s physical development? The answer is Tummy Time!
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.
As Arizonans go back to work, young kids need quality child care
Learn what is being done to improve the quality of child care and to increase access in urban, rural and tribal communities across the state.
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
Is my 1-year-old’s behavior naughty or normal?
Getting into things, unrolling the toilet paper and dropping food on the floor are part of how your baby makes sense of the world.
Hug your baby early and often. It’s good for the brain.
It makes sense, but now there’s research that the more gentle touching the better for a baby’s brain.
Pay attention to your child’s development
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old.
Board Priorities
The Board is accountable for achieving results that enhance the development, impact, and operation of FTF. Its priorities are compatible with and accountable to FTF’s vision, mission and values and to the FTF Strategic Plan. Some priorities are specifically listed in those documents; others are required in statute; and others the Board chooses for itself. … Read More
Duties and Job Description
Title: Board Member The Arizona Early Childhood Development & Health Board provides leadership, governance, and vision to FTF as provided in Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 8, Chapter 13, and specifically Section 8-1192. The Board works to achieve the mission and vision of FTF by setting policy and providing oversight and leadership. The vision of FTF … Read More