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For Parents.To help you do the best you can, here’s some information, tools and resources for supporting your child’s healthy development and learning.
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About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Having back-and-forth conversations with your baby, even before they can use words, helps them learn and develop language. It’s easy and fun to do.
Your child’s first five years will have a big impact on their future. Learn how you can help them develop and grow.
Dealing with your child’s behaviors can be frustrating. Understanding the big emotions behind them can help.
Use our new-and-improved search tool to find programs and services available near you.
Don’t worry about finding the perfect gift for dad. Focus on the important gifts that dads give to their young children.
Having an open dialogue with your child about traumatic experiences is critical to their growth and understanding of the world around them.
Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents.
Video chat with is a great way to help your little one build relationships and stay connected with long-distance family and friends.
A mom reflects on her daughter’s bond with her grandmother and the benefits that she’s watched as the bond grows.
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