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About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Understanding your child’s point of view can help you stay calm when they’re losing it.
The FTF Yavapai Regional Partnership Council funds early childhood mental health consultations to better support the social-emotional development of children.
The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin program to empower caregivers with tools to encourage a healthy development for children.
The FTF Phoenix North Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.
The FTF Cochise Regional Partnership Council funds Parents as Teachers, a home visitation program that provides in-home parent coaching.
Halloween may be different this year, but there is plenty of good information available to help families make it safe and fun for little ones.
Sibling rivalry during COVID-19 and close quarters has turned many living rooms into a battlefield. Here are tips to keep the rivals at bay.
An early childhood expert offers simple, positive ways to help your child identify their feelings and learn healthy self-control.
Best-selling author Dr. John Medina gives expert advice on how to navigate your child’s big emotions and build a foundation of healthy communication.
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