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First Things First statement on proposed Head Start changes

The proposed changes to Head Start would fundamentally lower the program’s quality and erode the high-quality experiences children receive. Read More

Many times, parents don’t know where to begin their search for a quality child care center or preschool. QualityFirstAZ.com makes it easy.

The report provides information on FTF-funded services that reached thousands of young children, families and the professionals who serve them.

The last few years have been very hard for child care providers. Quality First is here to help.

The City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program should help more airport worker families afford quality child care.

Jeanine Bashir, an FTF senior regional director, was recently honored with a Profiles of Success award by Valle del Sol.

After opening Casa de Montessori, the center director was looking to improve. Joining the Quality First program was the perfect solution.

The FTF Yavapai Regional Council was honored for its collective work to improve support services for families with young children.

FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood.

Pregnant and postpartum moms and their partners can call or text 1-833-943-5746 to connect with counselors 24/7.