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

April 18, 2025
child care crisis

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

Childhood immunization rates slipping to dangerously low levels

6/18/2020
child development

FTF is working with early childhood partners to urge families to keep their babies, toddlers and preschoolers on schedule for their immunizations.

Dramatic drop in screening referrals prompts concern for early intervention for Arizona’s young…

6/12/2020
child development

A 50% drop in referrals to Arizona’s Early Intervention Program has partners trying to reach parents about the importance of early screenings.

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Strong social connections key to supporting families

6/4/2020
family support

During times of social distancing, FTF reminds families that there are ways to reach out and find places offering family support through social connections.

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FTF-funded program fills assessment gap through online developmental screenings

5/29/2020
Gila

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has started offering free virtual developmental screenings in some of FTF’s rural and tribal regions.

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Two grants awarded to help reduce preschool expulsions in southeastern Arizona

5/21/2020
Cochise

The FTF Cochise Region and FTF Graham/Greenlee Region recently received two separate grants to fund early childhood mental health consultation.

Finding a trusted voice in nurses

5/12/2020
child development

The FTF Community Outreach team recently trained nurses from the Arizona High Risk Perinatal Program in early childhood resources available for families.

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Helping bridge the service gap for children with special needs

5/8/2020
Phoenix South

A pilot program is providing support for families who have developmental concerns about their child, but aren’t eligible for special needs services.

Say thank you to Arizona’s child care providers

4/27/2020
early learning

First Things First invites families to show their gratitude for the state’s early care and education providers through the #ShareTheCareAZ campaign.

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Helping home visitors serve substance-exposed newborns and their families

4/22/2020
health & nutrition

FTF recently received a grant that will provide additional training to parent educators who work with families of substance-exposed newborn babies.

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