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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

FTF launches innovative awareness initiative with City of Surprise

12/7/2017
Northwest Maricopa

Parents visiting the Surprise Resource Center with young children now have a developmentally-friendly playroom to have fun and learn more about early…

FTF Board welcomes three new members

11/16/2017
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Governor Doug Ducey has nominated three outstanding community leaders to serve on the First Things First Board: Amelia Flores, Rev. Darren Hawkins and…

Why early childhood matters to superintendents

11/13/2017
early childhood

According to a national study, 77 percent of U.S. public school superintendents say early childhood care and education has a great deal of impact on a…

“Help Them Get There” wins regional Emmy Award

10/24/2017
early childhood

The 30-second public service announcement is part of FTF’s effort to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

Green Valley Rotary Club supports early learning opportunities in their community

10/16/2017
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When Rotary member Chad Densen shared that the Early Learning Center in his town was in need, the Valley Verde Rotary members wanted to help. For many…

Dal Pra selected to lead First Things First

10/12/2017
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The First Things First Board has selected Marilee Dal Pra as the organization’s next chief executive officer, overseeing statewide efforts to expand services…

National experts encourage community response to adverse childhood experiences in Arizona

10/11/2017
behavioral health

National experts recently visited Arizona to share how everyone can do their part to help prevent or lessen the impact of adverse childhood experiences,…

Read our 2017 annual report

9/18/2017
data & research

Learn about the impact FTF programs have had on children and families over the past year, as well as system-building efforts that are expanding resources for…

Fred Rogers Center’s Junlei Li delivers inspiring keynote at FTF Summit

9/7/2017
child care

Watch Junlei Li, co-director of the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College, open the 2017 First Things First Early Childhood Summit with a captivating…

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