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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.
A pilot program is providing support for families who have developmental concerns about their child, but aren’t eligible for special needs services.
FTF recently received a grant that will provide additional training to parent educators who work with families of substance-exposed newborn babies.
During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona offers free webinars to help professionals help families build their resilience.
As Arizona’s early childhood agency, FTF recognizes the important first months in a newborn’s life and is sponsoring the 4th Trimester Arizona…
“I started planning their day and learned how to use positive redirection and how to make every moment a teachable moment,” Tiffany Vaz said.
After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.
At the Family Learning Center, Marta Dardon learned how to create quality early childhood experiences for her children
“It is so helpful to have someone who is an expert share ideas and resources with me,” said Rosalinda Vergara
After enrolling in Parents as Teachers, Yadel Arvizue feels confident that Angel will have the social and academic skills to be ready for kindergarten.
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