Region Stories

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.

Home visitation program helps Tucson family encourage daughter’s social and emotional growth

febrero 6, 2024
home visitation Pima South

The First Things First Pima South Regional Partnership Council funds home visitation to help parents become their child’s first and best teacher. Read More

Amphi Parents as Teachers program helps Tucson parents teach daughters life skills

12/15/2022
Pima North

The FTF Pima North Regional Partnership Council funds the Parents as Teachers program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.

Phoenix family resource center helps shy brothers with social-emotional skills

12/15/2022
family resource centers

The Phoenix North Regional Council funds the family resource center in the Creighton Elementary School District to provide a community hub of services and…

Building language skills with babies and toddlers in northwest Arizona

12/15/2022
professional development

The FTF La Paz/Mohave Region funds the Language Development Project, a professional development program for early childhood professionals.

Home visitation program helps Thatcher family navigate young daughter’s complex medical needs

12/15/2022
Graham/Greenlee

The FTF Graham/Greenlee Regional Partnership Council funds the Healthy Families program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent…

Ahwatukee boy learns to stay on track and reduce frustration at Quality First preschool

12/15/2022
East Maricopa

The FTF East Maricopa Region funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

HealthySteps provides Winslow family with one-on-one support to help overall health

12/12/2022
well-child pediatric visits and care coordination

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to help parents with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

woman in yellow blouse sitting at computer desk

Parenting/caregiver workshops at Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library help grandmother learn to…

11/22/2022
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds parenting workshops to encourage early childhood development and literacy with parents and…