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Early childhood supporters encouraged to remind families about expanded Child Tax Credit

  • AZ communities

The federal American Rescue Act recently expanded the Child Tax Credit that parents can receive per child.

Report: Don’t forget young kids in COVID-19 recovery

  • AZ communities

A new FTF report highlights the challenges Arizona’s young children faced before the pandemic, and how some of those barriers have worsened.

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FTF Board welcomes newest member

  • AZ communities

The First Things First state Board recently welcomed its newest member, Dr. Christian Osmeña.

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Volunteer to be a voice for young children in your Arizona community

  • AZ communities

FTF is looking for about 150 volunteers who will collaborate with other dedicated community members in local communities across the state.

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New community leaders bring both past experience and fresh perspectives to FTF Board

  • board

The First Things First Board recently welcomed two new members Steve Lynn of Tucson and Bea Rocklin of Phoenix.

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First Things First Navajo Nation Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

  • AZ communities

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council was honored for their collective work to support babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the region.

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Help for AZ families looking for early childhood programs

  • AZ communities

First Things First’s new-and-improved online search tool makes it easy for families with young children to find FTF-funded early childhood programs and…

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Getting Ready for School AZ

  • early care and education

FTF is helping to spread the word about Arizona Department of Education efforts to enroll students for fall in-person classes.

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Three months of child care assistance available to some parents returning to work

  • early care and education

The “Arizona Back to Work” plan is designed to support Arizonans as they return to work as the state recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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