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Showing up and listening to the child care needs of northern Arizona’s communities

June 18, 2024
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The FTF Coconino Region team works daily to create a common understanding of the challenges families face as they raise their young children. Read More

Three preschool-aged children around a small table playing with blocks. One child is sitting with an adult, who is helping him.

Free northern Arizona preschool program elevates quality and affordability for families

3/15/2024
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The preschool program is currently funded through 11 grants from a combination of partners, along with federal pandemic relief funding.

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Northern Arizona community members discuss child care challenges and potential solutions

8/23/2023
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The forum at Twin Arrows conference center outside of Flagstaff was the second quarterly gathering on Strengthening the Child Care Workforce.

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FTF leader talks AZ New Parent Guide, technology and the needs of young parents today in recent…

12/15/2022
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In a recent interview with Flagstaff radio show host Jeff Kennedy of The Legend 93.5, First Things First Chief of External Affairs Angela Rabago-Mussi shared…

HealthySteps provides Winslow family with one-on-one support to help overall health

12/12/2022
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The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to help parents with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

2022 Champions for Young Children Award, early childhood champions

2022 FTF Champions helping their community better understand the importance of the early years

8/3/2022
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FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

6/16/2022
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Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

High-quality preschool provides nurturing environment for Flagstaff girl

12/2/2021
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The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Hannah Honani is the 2021 Coconino Champion

5/26/2021
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Hannah Honani has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Coconino Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Bilingual Hopi/English children’s book helps connect young children to their culture

5/21/2021
language & literacy

FTF works to support the efforts of tribal communities working on language reclamation in many ways, such as bilingual books.

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