Pima County collaboration makes high-quality early learning more accessible to preschoolers
Early childhood advocates in Pima County have succeeded in securing funding for about 1,200 scholarships for preschoolers.
Tag: early care and education
New funding set to nearly double the number of Quality First programs across Arizona
The funding will allow the First Things First signature program, Quality First, to expand by up to 800 providers over the next three years.
Getting Ready for School AZ
FTF is helping to spread the word about Arizona Department of Education efforts to enroll students for fall in-person classes.
Three months of child care assistance available to some parents returning to work
The “Arizona Back to Work” plan is designed to support Arizonans as they return to work as the state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Say thank you to Arizona child care providers through #ShareTheCareAZ campaign
FTF invites Arizonans to show their gratitude for the state’s early care and education providers through the #ShareTheCareAZ campaign.
Quality First preschool helps three sisters from San Luis succeed in kindergarten and beyond
The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality care centers and preschool.
Family, Friends and Neighbor program helps Maricopa grandmother prepare granddaughter for…
The FTF Pinal Regional Partnership Council funds the Family, Friends and Neighbor program, which focuses on supporting in-home child care providers.
Kith and Kin program helps Phoenix mom provide structure in son’s life
The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin program to empower caregivers with tools to encourage a healthy development for children.
Quality First center in northwest Phoenix supports foster child’s social skills in classroom
The FTF Phoenix North Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.