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Harvard Innovation in Government Award

Harvard recognizes FTF among Top 25 Innovations in American Government

  • board

First Things First’s innovative tiered governance structure engages Arizonans as volunteer leaders.
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Partnership with Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation provides new tools for preventing tooth decay

  • health & nutrition

Preventing oral disease and developing good oral health starts at birth. This partnership is providing new parents with tools to establish good habits before…
legislative-day

Legislative Day at Arizona State Capitol connects policymakers with early childhood stakeholders

  • AZ communities

The inaugural event highlighted why early childhood is critical to the future of our state and how it links to shared priorities such as healthy children,…
Innovation in Government Award

FTF named semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition

  • board

“What makes government work best is the drive to do better.” First Things First’s citizen-led, tiered governance structure was recognized as…
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Screen Time Recommendations from Pediatricians

  • child development

With digital media an ever-increasing part of daily life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shares recommendations and resources to help families make…
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Thank you, Nadine

  • board

In recognition of her tireless efforts in support of young children and early childhood education in Arizona, First Things First Board Chair Nadine Mathis…
Education matters in the military

Why early childhood matters to…the military

  • early childhood

More than 600 retired admirals, generals and top military leaders who are part of Mission: Readiness advocate for high-quality early childhood experiences,…
Litchfield Park

Litchfield Park educators lead innovative work to help prepare kids for kindergarten

  • AZ communities

A team of education leaders from the Litchfield Elementary School District are helping families access tools that help their young children prepare for…
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2016 Annual Report details return on AZ’s early childhood investment

  • AZ communities

Since the inception of First Things First, the percentage of kindergarteners with untreated tooth decay has decreased by 8%. This and other notable…

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