New regional council members vow strong start for kids
Thirty four new regional partnership council members join the already 274 dedicated community members who serve on 28 FTF regional councils across Arizona.
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COVID-19 forces abrupt end to Arizona legislative session
The Arizona legislative session typically passes between 300 to 400 bills, but there was fewer than 100 this session which closed early due to the pandemic.
Senators’ recent actions support early childhood
Sens. McSally and Sinema helped honor early childhood champions throughout Arizona by sending each champion a congratulatory certificate and letter.
Count all kids in 2020 Census
The 2020 Census deadline to respond has been extended for families by several months. Families now have until October 31 to complete their self-response either…
Say thank you to Arizona’s child care providers
First Things First invites families to show their gratitude for the state’s early care and education providers through the #ShareTheCareAZ campaign.
A community-wide thank you to our child care community
As the coronavirus outbreak takes widespread effect, the importance of child care providers as crucial community assets has never been clearer.
Sharing the importance of investing in early childhood on Arizona Gives Day
FTF is sharing information on the Early Childhood Scholarship Fund, a fund at the Arizona Community Foundation, which supports Quality First Scholarships.
Complete your 2020 Census online, by phone or mail
Visit 2020Census.gov to complete the census online or call (844) 330-2020 to talk to a Census employee who can help you fill out your form over the phone.
Timely resources to share with Arizona families of young kids
FTF is committed to sharing resources that can help early childhood service providers and educators work to support families during this challenging time.