For Parents
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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- Parentz Pod
Find free early childhood programs across Arizona
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About FTF
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.
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FTF and partners honored for keeping young kids on track with immunizations
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Grants
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
- Grant Opportunities
- Application Process
- Strategy Toolkit
- Grantee Resources
Building strong families one visit at a time
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Get Involved
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.
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- Early Childhood Summit
2021 Arizona Champions for Young Children honored
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First Things Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Grandparents of young children

5 things grandparents do for young children

parenting child care grandparents

Grandparents can play many important roles in the healthy development of their grandchildren. Read More

What your caregiver should know

Mom’s night out? Leave a list for your caregiver

parenting

Time apart from your baby can be stressful. Use these tips to help you and your caregiver feel more at ease while you’re away.

Pregnant woman dreams of sushi

Pregnant woman dreams of sushi

health & nutrition

Good nutrition during pregnancy is one of the best gifts you can give your baby.

Regular check-ups help keep your child healthy

health & nutrition

Well-child visits with your healthcare provider are important for your child’s healthy development.

Pool safety for young kids

Keeping young kids safe around pools

health & nutrition

The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona has three main safety tips for parents and caretakers of kids under 5: block, watch and learn.

Have a flexible birth plan

Have a birth plan? Stay flexible

infants

Things may not always go as you envision, and that’s okay.

A father of three boys

A father’s reflections on the first year with three boys

parenting

The best advice for the challenges of parenting newborn twins and a toddler? Patience.

Oral Health Podcast Oral Health Podcast

Podcast: Caring for your child’s teeth

health & nutrition

A conversation with pediatric dentist Dr. Jeanette MacLean about what parents of young kids should know about preventing tooth decay.

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