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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.
The First Things First Southeast Maricopa Regional Council funds Quality First scholarships to help eligible families afford quality early care and education…
Federal child care assistance is ending as advocates warn of a child care cliff that jeopardizes working families, employers and Arizona’s economy.
The FTF Southeast Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds family resource centers to provide a community hub of services, programs, guidance and support…
Kathy Alsop has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
The FTF Southeast Maricopa Region funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.
Mary Ann Sawyer has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Lila Garza has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
At AZCEND family resource center, Kat Somers had access to resources, referrals to support services and access to educational programs.
Maria Villalobos has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
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