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For Parents.To help you do the best you can, here’s some information, tools and resources for supporting your child’s healthy development and learning.
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About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Find a preschool that will help your child get ready for kindergarten.
Learn about setting behavior guidelines for your young child.
Learn about teething, sleep patterns and helping your baby learn.
Learn about when to let children use smart phones and other electronics.
Learn how to enroll your child in school and how you can help her succeed.
Learn what to look for when choosing a caregiver for your young child.
Learn how to choose a caregiver for your baby.
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