Helping young kids stay healthy with free summer meals
Summer Lunch Buddies is a statewide campaign which connects families to no-cost summer meals for kids 18 and younger.
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Connecting generations focus of recent community event
First Things First’s Chief Policy Advisor, Liz Barker Alvarez, participated in a panel discussion about connecting younger and older generations.
Douglas children’s clinic offers wrap-around services for its families
FTF was recently recognized for funding the Early Childhood Optimal Health program in Douglas, through the FTF Cochise Region’s Care Coordination Strategy.
Podcast: We’re Here for You
Learn about parenting and early childhood programs available in Arizona, at no cost to you, to help you do your best for your baby, toddler or preschooler.
Tools to help you choose quality child care programs
The new QualityFirstAZ.com offers tools and information to help you find an early learning program that’s right for your family.
Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership
This year, three long-serving First Things First Board members will complete their terms of service: Ruth Solomon, Gayle Burns and Nadine Mathis Basha.
Bringing data to life in support of young kids
An interactive mapping tool helps the First Things First Navajo/Apache Regional Council make better informed decisions.
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…
Service organizations play important role in supporting early learning
Recently, more and more of service organizations have recognized that supporting early childhood health and development is critical to ensuring a positive…