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Harvard recognizes FTF among Top 25 Innovations in American Government

5/2/2017
board

First Things First’s innovative tiered governance structure engages Arizonans as volunteer leaders.

Partnership with Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation provides new tools for preventing tooth decay

5/1/2017
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 at Arizona State Capitol connects policymakers with early childhood stakeholders

3/1/2017
public affairs

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,…

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

1/18/2017
board

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

Screen Time Recommendations from Pediatricians

12/6/2016
language & literacy

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

Thank you, Nadine

12/1/2016
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…

Why early childhood matters to…the military

11/10/2016
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 educators lead innovative work to help prepare kids for kindergarten

10/5/2016
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…

2016 Annual Report details return on AZ’s early childhood investment

9/21/2016
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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