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Arizona’s Workforce Starts Earlier Than You Think

April 8, 2026

Workforce development is often associated with higher education, training, professional development or reskilling. However, the foundation of a strong workforce is established much earlier: it starts before kindergarten. Read More

woman standing with young child at bathroom sink. Girl is brushing her baby teeth.

New FTF oral health website shows why healthy baby teeth matter

2/17/2023
oral health

Most parents and caregivers are surprised to learn that caring for children’s teeth and gums should start when they’re just babies.

A home visitor works with the family and a small child in their home on a puzzle. Retaining home visitors.

Retaining home visitors is one way to ensure family success

2/10/2023
Pima North

As the largest funder of home visitation programs in Arizona, FTF is working with other state funders to support the home visiting workforce.

2022 Impact Reports give insight into regional work

1/18/2023
early childhood

The 2022 FTF Impact Reports give insight into how First Things First is supporting families and their young children in your community.

Letter from First Things First CEO Melinda Morrison Gulick

1/13/2023
child care crisis

Melinda Gulick is chief executive officer of First Things First. As 2023 begins, she shares her hopes for continuing to advance First Things First’s mission…

reading corner for babies, mom reading book to newborn baby

FTF Partner and Tucson Medical Center create reading corner for babies in NICU

12/15/2022
infants

The reading corner in the Tucson Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) needed a little love, a certain something special to get parents and…

image of microphone, radio interview about young parents today

FTF leader talks AZ New Parent Guide, technology and the needs of young parents today in recent…

12/15/2022
early childhood

In a recent interview with Flagstaff radio show host Jeff Kennedy of The Legend 93.5, First Things First Chief of External Affairs Angela Rabago-Mussi shared…

FTF-funded training platform supports thousands of new child care staff in Arizona

12/7/2022
professional development

Since October 2021, almost 6,000 child care staff have subscribed to access the entire ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) training catalog.

portrait of Mazey Ortega wearing Miss Tohono O'odham Nation crown and sash.

First Things First in conversation with Miss Tohono O’odham Nation

11/14/2022
Tohono O’odham Nation

First Things First spoke with Miss Tohono O’odham Nation Mazey Ortega about the importance of quality early childhood experiences.

resources for new and expectant parents, AZ New Parent Guide

Updated resources for new and expectant parents in Arizona

11/8/2022
parenting

Because so many parents go online for advice and answers to questions, First Things First has updated information and resources to support new and soon-to-be…

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