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Safe sleep campaign brings awareness to keeping babies safe

  • safety

The baby should sleep alone, on his or her back and in a crib, which is the safest place for babies to sleep.

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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

  • AZ communities

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

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Court Teams in Maricopa County determined to improve the lives of babies and toddlers in the child…

  • child development

The Court Teams Strategy seeks to increase the awareness of developmental needs of young kids for those working in the child welfare system.

Encuentre Servicios

New online tool helps Spanish-speaking parents find programs and services in their area

  • early childhood

Encuentre Servicios is a companion to FTF’s Find Programs, which provides an easy way to find FTF-funded programs available near you.

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First Things First Phoenix North Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

  • Phoenix North

Community volunteers from theFTF Phoenix North Region were honored for their work to improve access to healthy food for young children.

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An uncertain future for child care in Arizona

  • child care

Early childhood experts discuss what the future holds for child care in Arizona and how our economy can survive without this crucial support.

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New tool to help identify developmental milestones available to share with families

  • child development

The new Ages and Stages online tool offers activities that families can do with their child to promote healthy development.

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New regional council members vow strong start for kids

  • AZ communities

Thirty four new regional partnership council members join the already 274 dedicated community members who serve on 28 FTF regional councils across Arizona.

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Childhood immunization rates slipping to dangerously low levels

  • child development

FTF is working with early childhood partners to urge families to keep their babies, toddlers and preschoolers on schedule for their immunizations.

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