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Parents As Teachers study shows significant improvements for families in key areas

First Things First is the largest funder of home visitation programs in the state, allocating around $14 million per year. Read More

Early Childhood Day gathered supporters to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education with state lawmakers.

FTF is looking for volunteers who will collaborate with other dedicated community members in local communities across the state.

Little Giants is one of about 400 child care providers scheduled to lose access to Quality First professional development and other benefits.

Building Bright Futures, 2023 Statewide Needs and Assets Annual Report is FTF’s biennial assessment of the status of young children.

A newly released report says Arizona loses $4.7 billion each year because of the lack of availability of child care for children under age 5.

A recent survey of Arizona’s working parents shows that 35% said they have left a job in the past year due to child care issues.

Over the past 3 years, using federal funds, 413 child care providers were able to join the Quality First program.

As part of FTF’s celebration of Native American Heritage month, we will host free panel sessions in November to learn about Arizona’s tribes.

Karen Preston recently became the first scholar in Arizona to complete her CDA through online courses sponsored by First Things First.