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

2/20/2018
public affairs

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

Arizona kids less likely to get screened

2/9/2018
child development

Efforts underway to increase screening rates and connect families to resources

toddler oral health - Mom brushing child's teeth

Something to smile about: Dental Health Month

2/5/2018
toddlers

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

Green Valley Rotary Club supports early learning opportunities in their community

10/16/2017
early learning

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…

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

8/8/2017
early learning

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

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

6/5/2017
oral health

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

Summer Lunch Buddies program serves up nutritious meals for young kids

5/8/2017
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…

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

1/11/2017
data & research

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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