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Week of the Young Child Proclamations 2026

First Things First recently teamed with the Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (AzAEYC) to celebrate the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance of early learning and the educators who support the… Read More

little girl holding share the care sign

Say thank you to Arizona’s child care providers

  • AZ communities

First Things First invites families to show their gratitude for the state’s early care and education providers through the #ShareTheCareAZ campaign.
close up of newborn baby holding an adult hand

Helping home visitors serve substance-exposed newborns and their families

  • family support

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

Miss City of Tucson Outstanding Teen is with a little girl in front of a slide at a playground.

Teen advocates for Arizona’s youngest children

  • Pima South

At 16, Isabella Valencia has become a strong advocate for spreading the word of the importance of early childhood education.
child care teacher with children in child care center

A community-wide thank you to our child care community

  • AZ communities

As the coronavirus outbreak takes widespread effect, the importance of child care providers as crucial community assets has never been clearer.
photo of Mona Qafisheh

Q&A with AzAEYC President-Elect Mona Qafisheh

  • early childhood

Week of the Young Child (April 11-17) is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the importance of quality early learning.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Full force of community needed to support families during difficult times

  • family support

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona offers free webinars to help professionals help families build their resilience.
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Complete your 2020 Census online, by phone or mail

  • AZ communities

Visit 2020Census.gov to complete the census online or call (844) 330-2020 to talk to a Census employee who can help you fill out your form over the phone.
mother holding newborn

Timely resources to share with Arizona families of young kids

  • AZ communities

FTF is committed to sharing resources that can help early childhood service providers and educators work to support families during this challenging time.
early educators sitting in professional development class

Early educators earning child development credential in La Paz/Mohave region rising

  • professional development

The FTF La Paz/Mohave Region funds the professional development strategy to help more early educators earn their CDA Credential.

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