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.
- Find Programs
- 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.
- What We Do
  
  Our Mission
  
  How We Work
  
  Investments
  
  Publications
- Governance
  
  Board
  
  Regions
  
  Tribal Affairs
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.
- Serve Your AZ Community
- Giving
- Take Action
- 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

Parents Playbook: Dad, mom in top plays with speedy freshman

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WATCH: Playtime With Baby

This episode of Parents Playbook is all about the love of the game. Playing is one of the best ways to support your little one’s development and learning. Check out the game film for highlights of two pro parents teaming up for some prime-time playtime.