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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.
Our interactive guide offers low-cost options by age and stage of development. Many are free, like the best gift you can give: quality time with you.
The AZ New Parent Guide from First Things First has information and resources to help do your best in caring for your new baby.
Noticing and responding to your baby’s cues is what great parenting is all about.
Learn about taking care of yourself while you are pregnant.
Learn about planning ahead for the best childbirth possible.
Learn about adjusting to a new baby at home.
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…
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.
The more you know about child development, the better you can meet your child’s needs and help them learn and grow.
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