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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.
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Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
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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.
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Latest News

News and happenings about First Things First

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Analysis shows FTF investments contribute over $300 million annually to economy

April 18, 2025
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Analysis says that First Things First’s investments in early childhood programs and services contribute millions in state and local taxes. Read More

New year brings new opportunities for supporting Arizona’s young children

1/7/2021
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Challenging times are also times of opportunity. Let us use the momentum to push for meaningful and long-lasting change for early childhood.

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Early childhood staff in Whiteriver honored for ‘reziliency’ during pandemic

12/19/2020
White Mountain Apache Tribe

The shelter and child care center were recently named Rezilient Champions for White Mountain Apache Children.

A Yuma mom shares how home visitation changed her parenting life

12/11/2020
Yuma

The video is a conversation with Yuma mother on the impact home visitation made on her parenting and the success she’s seen in her son.

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PNC Foundation grant to help child care centers address COVID-19 health and safety concerns

12/7/2020
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The PNC Foundation recently awarded FTF a grant to create the AZ Healthy Child Care Helpline for child care providers.

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Top 5 reasons to start saving early with an AZ529 Education Savings Account

11/10/2020
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AZ529 is a state-sponsored 529 Plan designed to help parents, family and friends save for a young child’s future educational expenses.

Take Action with First Things First

Find simple ways to be a champion for young children with FTF’s Take Action page

11/10/2020
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FTF’s Take Action page offers easy ways to connect with FTF, such as signing up for our mailing list and following us on social media.

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Supporting families of young kids virtually

11/5/2020
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For many who work with young children, technology has offered an alternative way to provide families with resources and support.

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Safe sleep campaign brings awareness to keeping babies safe

10/19/2020
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The baby should sleep alone, on his or her back and in a crib, which is the safest place for babies to sleep.

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Quality early learning continues to improve in Arizona

10/15/2020
Quality First

Over the past seven years, both enrollment and quality levels have improved among providers participating in Quality First.

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