Reintroducing traditional indigenous foods to keep young children healthy in body, mind and spirit
FTF partners with several Arizona tribes to support introducing indigenous foods to their communities’ babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
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Tribal Connections 2021 showcases global perspectives of early childhood care in indigenous…
The free, week-long event offers virtual sessions that explore early childhood work being done in indigenous communities around the world.
Bilingual Hopi/English children’s book helps connect young children to their culture
FTF works to support the efforts of tribal communities working on language reclamation in many ways, such as bilingual books.
Doctors boost literacy through well-child visits in Whiteriver
Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child
Professional development program helps Tohono O’odham teacher achieve unique experiences for…
The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.
Parent education class helps multigenerational household in Scottsdale address 4-year-old’s…
The WISH Parent Education Program teachers families about brain development, milestones, communication, discipline and caring for children.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe boy develops cognitive skills through daily play time
The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds the workshops to help families in the role of their child’s first teacher.
Home visitation program provides support to Peach Springs boy with developmental milestones
The FTF Hualapai Tribe Regional Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.
New grant provides quality early learning to kids of working families living in Parker
When a local child care center in Parker closed, the FTF Colorado River Indian Tribes Regional Partnership Council stepped in.