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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.
Learn about when to let children use smart phones and other electronics.
Look for signs that your child may be ready to start using the toilet.
Learn about adding new foods to your baby’s diet.
Learn about childproofing your home, car safety, gun safety and water safety.
Learn about keeping your baby safe as he starts to crawl and walk.
Learn how to choose a caregiver for your baby.
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