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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.
Discover the importance of sun safety for children. Learn how to protect your little ones from sun exposure and heat-related illnesses.
Pools are everywhere—in backyards, apartment complexes and neighbors’ homes. Here are the three main safety tips for parents and caretakers of kids…
Ensure the safety of your young child with these helpful tips on creating a safe environment for exploration and learning.
The AZ New Parent Guide from First Things First has information and resources to help do your best in caring for your new baby.
These popular but dangerous products pose a risk to infants who can roll over onto the padded surfaces and suffocate. Families that already have crib bumpers…
Inclined sleepers are among the dangerous products to be banned. Reminder: babies are safest sleeping alone, on their back, in a crib.
Halloween may be different this year, but there is plenty of good information available to help families make it safe and fun for little ones.
The baby should sleep alone, on his or her back and in a crib, which is the safest place for babies to sleep.
Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Arizona, which aims to educate families with babies about safe sleep practices.
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