Erin Taylor – First Things First

For Parents
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.
- Find Programs
- Parentz Pod
Find free early childhood programs across Arizona
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About FTF
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.
- What We Do
  
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First Things First 2022 Annual Report highlights collective successes working to improve outcomes for Arizona’s youngest
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Grants
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
- Grant Opportunities
- Potential Applicants
- Strategy Toolkit
- Grantee Resources
Building strong families one visit at a time
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Get Involved
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.
- Serve Your AZ Community
- Giving
- Take Action
- Early Childhood Summit
2022 FTF Champions helping their community better understand the importance of the early years
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Latest News

News and happenings about First Things First

Arizona Parent Kit inspires Lake Havasu City preschooler’s love for reading

10/24/2019
literacy

First Things First provides the Arizona Parent Kit free of charge to parents of all newborns in the state before they leave the hospital or birthing center.

Courting better outcomes for young kids in foster care

10/11/2018
family support

With infants being the largest group of children to enter foster care, it’s imperative to address the negative impact of abuse and neglect on these very…

Miss Indian Arizona recognized as Champion for Young Children

7/10/2018
Colorado River Indian Tribes

Mariah Sharpe was recently recognized as the 2018 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children.

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