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First Things First
Read about the impact FTF programs have had on children and families over the past year, as collaborative efforts ensured that critical services continued during challenging times.
Improving Outcomes for Arizona's Youngest Children
In its role as an essential leader and partner in creating a family-centered, equitable, high-quality early childhood system, FTF has developed a four-year strategic plan to guide its work over the coming years.
Arizona’s Early Childhood Opportunities Report
Learn about the status of Arizona’s young children in this biennial needs and assets report which includes data directly related to children, their health, learning and well-being.
First Things First
Learn more about how each FTF region is unique in its work and goals for serving early childhood needs in local communities and review the accomplishments made.
Annual Reports (PDF)
Outlines FTF investments in areas like quality child care and preschool, strengthening families and early literacy, and preventive health
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2023 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
- 2019 Annual Report
- 2018 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2016 Annual Report
- 2015 Annual Report
- 2014 Annual Report
- 2013 Annual Report
- 2012 Annual Report
- 2011 Annual Report
- 2010 Annual Report
- 2009 Annual Report
- 2008 Annual Report
Statewide Needs & Assets Reports (PDF)
A biennial assessment of Arizona’s children, birth to 5 years old, which serves as a resource for anyone seeking to better understand our children’s challenges and opportunities
- Arizona's Early Childhood Opportunities 2023 Report
- Arizona's Early Childhood Opportunities 2021 Report
- Arizona's Early Childhood Opportunities 2019 Report
- Arizona's Early Childhood Opportunities 2017 Report
- Building Bright Futures: Arizona's Early Childhood Opportunities 2015 Report
- Building Bright Futures 2013 Report
- Building Bright Futures 2011 Report
- Building Bright Futures 2009 Report
- Building Bright Futures 2007 Report
Regional Funding Plans (PDF)
A 4-year plan summarizing each region’s prioritized strategy areas, regional allocation and designated allotments.
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Cocopah Tribe
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- East Maricopa
- Gila
- Graham/Greenlee
- Gila River Indian Community
- Hualapai Tribe
- La Paz/Mohave
- Navajo Apache
- Navajo Nation
- Northwest Maricopa
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Phoenix North
- Phoenix South
- Pima North
- Pima South
- Pinal
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- San Carlos Apache
- Santa Cruz
- Southeast Maricopa
- Southwest Maricopa
- Tohono O'odham Nation
- White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Yavapai
- Yuma
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Regional Impact Reports - 2023 (PDF)
A review of the strategic priorities of each FTF regional partnership council and the positive impact on school readiness for young children in their communities
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Cocopah Tribe
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- East Maricopa
- Gila
- Graham/Greenlee
- Gila River Indian Community
- Hualapai Tribe
- La Paz/Mohave
- Navajo Apache
- Navajo Nation
- Northwest Maricopa
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Phoenix North
- Phoenix South
- Pima North
- Pima South
- Pinal
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- San Carlos Apache
- Santa Cruz
- Southeast Maricopa
- Southwest Maricopa
- Tohono O'odham Nation
- White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Yavapai
- Yuma
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Regional Needs & Assets Reports - 2024 (PDF)
A biennial assessment of the challenges and opportunities facing children birth to age 5 and their families in each FTF region
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Cocopah Tribe
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- East Maricopa
- Gila
- Gila River Indian Community
- Graham/Greenlee
- Hualapai Tribe
- La Paz/Mohave
- Navajo Apache
- Navajo Nation
- Northwest Maricopa
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Phoenix North
- Phoenix South
- Pima North
- Pima South
- Pinal
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- San Carlos Apache
- Santa Cruz
- Southeast Maricopa
- Southwest Maricopa
- Tohono O'odham Nation
- White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Yavapai
- Yuma
Regional Needs & Assets Reports - 2022 (PDF)
A biennial assessment of the challenges and opportunities facing children birth to age 5 and their families in each FTF region
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Cocopah Tribe
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- East Maricopa
- Gila
- Gila River Indian Community
- Graham/Greenlee
- Hualapai Tribe
- La Paz/Mohave
- Navajo/Apache
- Navajo Nation
- Northwest Maricopa
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Phoenix North
- Phoenix South
- Pima North
- Pima South
- Pinal
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- San Carlos Apache
- Santa Cruz
- Southeast Maricopa
- Southwest Maricopa
- Tohono O'odham Nation
- White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Yavapai
- Yuma
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Research Reports
- Quality First: Arizona’s Early Learning Quality Improvement and Rating System Implementation and Validation Study
- High-Quality Child Care and Early Education: What Arizona's Parents Want
- Quality First Implementation and Validation
- Arizona's Unknown Education Issue: Early Learning Workforce Trends
- Family and Community Report: A Baseline Report on Families and Coordination
- Arizona Early Childhood Coordination and Collaboration: A Baseline Report
- A Decade of Data: The Compensation and Credentials of Arizona’s Early Care and Education Workforce
Arizona's Early Childhood System
- Strengthening the Child Care Workforce
- The Big Picture for Arizona's Little Kids 2019
- FTF Children's Oral Health Report 2016 - Full
- FTF Children's Oral Health Report 2016 - Summary
- On Track: Ensuring School Readiness for Arizona's Children
- The Big Picture for Arizona's Little Kids 2015
- Building Arizona's Early Childhood Professional Development System
- The Healthy Development of Arizona's Youngest Children