First Things First

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Arizona's early childhood agency, with free programs, information and resources to support children's health and development.

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Apr 15
Reading proficiently by third grade is a critical milestone for Arizona’s children. Strengthening the quality of the state's early childhood system is a foundational step. A portion of the $8.4 million federal Preschool Development Grant will be used to help child care providers
Inside Arizona's $8.4 Million Early Literacy Grant: What it funds, who it helps and why it matters
From 12news.com
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First Things First
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Apr 13
Arizona ranks low on the list for the number of 4-year-olds attending preschool. Affordability is a large reason. First Things First Chief Early Childhood Systems Officer Angela Rabago spoke to ABC15 about the importance of a quality preschool experience. “We are only serving a
School districts see end of one federal preschool funding program
From abc15.com
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First Things First
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Mar 20
In State Fiscal Year 2025, engaging the business and economic development sector was a key factor in finding long-term solutions for the child care crisis—and early childhood in general. Throughout Arizona, over 15 chambers of commerce have adopted early childhood as a policy
First Things First
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Mar 19
We recently delivered a letter of support to Arizona’s legislators. It was signed by over 1,000 individuals, local governments, tribal nations, various elected officials, business owners and economic development groups. “Those signatures speak to the awareness that early