Teen parents: Keeping your dreams alive
Being a young parent isn’t easy, but with a team of supporters and a solid plan, you can achieve your goals and be an even better parent.
Expert advice on shopping with a toddler: ‘They’re not trying to be naughty.’
For busy parents, a routine trip to the grocery store can be a challenge. Make things less stressful and more positive for you and your little one.
Podcast: What Looks Like Misbehavior Might Be Stress
Learn how you can recognize the signs of excessive stress and help your little one through the big emotions that come with it.
Benefits of a good snuggle
Many studies show that your loving touch is essential for your baby’s developing brain. And cuddling also reduces their anxiety, creating calmer kids.
Honoring the bond of grandparents
A mom reflects on her daughter’s bond with her grandmother and the benefits that she’s watched as the bond grows.
Authority for Strategy Allotments and Program Expenditures
The Board’s delegation of authority under this policy to the Chief Executive Officer is limited. It is the intent of the Board to retain responsibility for acting on the budget setting and grant awards process using program account monies. Additionally, when the Chief Executive Officer does exercise authority related to strategy allotments and grant contracts … Read More
Keeping expectant mothers healthy before and after they give birth
The US is the only developed country in the world with a rising maternal mortality rate. And about 60% of maternal deaths are preventable.
FTF State Fiscal Years 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Improving Outcomes for Arizona’s Youngest Children The first five years of a child’s life have a powerful impact on their future, and on the future of our state. These early years offer an unmatched opportunity for our state and local communities to build a solid foundation for success for Arizona’s youngest children. First Things First … Read More
FTF and partners honored for keeping young kids on track with immunizations
FTF and partners were chosen for a series of pop-up immunization events to help families catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic.