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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.
Efforts underway to increase screening rates and connect families to resources
Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children.
How to help your child learn language and explore the world through play.
Learn about raising a child who is becoming more active, talking and testing limits.
Learn about setting behavior guidelines for your young child.
Look for signs that your child may be ready to start using the toilet.
Learn about childproofing your home, car safety, gun safety and water safety.
Learn what to look for when choosing a caregiver for your young child.
Children should eat a variety of colorful vegetables, but with most toddlers and preschoolers, that can feel like a hopeless challenge. Here’s some…
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