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Region Stories from Navajo/Apache

These stories illustrate how early childhood programs and services funded by First Things First make a difference for young children and families in communities across Arizona.

Four siblings holding hands in forest, Arizona Children's Association

Parenting classes help mother of four prepare her daughter for kindergarten

  • Navajo/Apache

The FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Council funds the Arizona’s Children Association to host programs such as Kinder Prep and Brain Time at the Snowflake library.

Welcome new regional council members

New regional council members share expertise and passion

  • AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

Teresa Linn is the Navajo/Apache Champion

  • champion

Teresa Linn has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo/Apache, Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

HealthySteps helps Taylor, Ariz. mom foster healthy development of her premature baby

  • Navajo/Apache

The FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to give parents guidance with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

Allison Hephner

Allison Hephner is the 2021 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

  • champion

Allison Hephner has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo/Apache region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Gage family photo, dad, mom, two sons standing outside near a tree

Quality First scholarship in Show Low helps shy 3-year-old boy socially prepare for kindergarten

  • child care

The FTF Navajo Apache Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First scholarships so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Heather Gray

Heather Gray is the 2020 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

  • champion

Heather Gray has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo/Apache Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

two sisters smiling

Healthy Steps helps Holbrook sisters stay on track for kindergarten

  • Navajo/Apache

Healthy Steps for Young Children customizes services to meet individual family needs through enhanced well-child care, home visits and parent information.

Breastfeeding

First Baby Café in Arizona named after former FTF regional partnership council member

  • health & nutrition

The Summit Healthcare Leslie Meyer Baby Café is named after long-time FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Council member Leslie Meyer, who passed away this year.

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