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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.
The acclaimed documentary tells the story of the gentle force behind “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and his unwavering care and compassion for…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends basic toys that encourage imagination and interaction between parent and child.
With support, most babies born prematurely will catch up to their full-term peers by the time they turn 2.
Use our new search tool to learn about and connect with early childhood programs near you.
From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if…
Check out our interactive guide to free or inexpensive gifts that promote learning for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. (The best gift of all is quality time…
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gets the attention of early educators when she asks: “What happened to play?” in her 2018 Summit presentation
“One word, ‘connection,’ captures what is happening inside and what is needed from the outside for a young child’s brain.” Read our…
Being ready for school is about developing the foundations for language, social skills, persistence, curiosity and more. And it starts from birth.
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