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2018 Legislative Day at Arizona State Capitol brings attention to early childhood issues

  • public affairs

​T​he second annual Early Childhood Legislative Day at the Arizona State Capitol on Feb. 15 was a great success with dozens of attendees, including…

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Arizona kids less likely to get screened

  • child development

​​Efforts underway to increase screening rates and connect families to resources​

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Something to smile about: Dental Health Month

  • health & nutrition

Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children.

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Green Valley Rotary Club supports early learning opportunities in their community

  • champion

When Rotary member Chad Densen shared that the Early Learning Center in his town was in need, the Valley Verde Rotary members wanted to help. For many…

Pilot program

Collaboration in FTF Yuma region brings Community School pilot to local elementary school

  • early learning

​​This Community School model integrates academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement with the goal of…

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Oral health coalition in FTF Navajo/Apache region making an impact on kids

  • AZ communities

FTF and partners are working together to find solutions for oral health challenges in rural Arizona.

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Summer Lunch Buddies program serves up nutritious meals for young kids

  • health & nutrition

Many families in Arizona rely on free and reduced price lunches at school to provide a healthy meal to their kids. The Summer Lunch Buddies program serves up…

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New research shows strong return on investing in high quality early childhood programs

  • Quality First

Economist James Heckman’s latest research suggests that investing in quality early childhood programs produces a 13 percent return on investment.…

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