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Northern Arizona community members discuss child care challenges and potential solutions

August 23, 2023
child care Navajo Nation Yavapai Coconino

The forum at Twin Arrows conference center outside of Flagstaff was the second quarterly gathering on Strengthening the Child Care Workforce. Read More

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FTF leader talks AZ New Parent Guide, technology and the needs of young parents today in recent…

12/15/2022
early childhood

In a recent interview with Flagstaff radio show host Jeff Kennedy of The Legend 93.5, First Things First Chief of External Affairs Angela Rabago-Mussi shared…

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

12/12/2022
Coconino

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

2022 Champions for Young Children Award, early childhood champions

2022 FTF Champions helping their community better understand the importance of the early years

8/3/2022
Champions

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

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

6/16/2022
champion

Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

High-quality preschool provides nurturing environment for Flagstaff girl

12/2/2021
Quality First Scholarships

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

Hannah Honani is the 2021 Coconino Champion

5/26/2021
champion

Hannah Honani has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Coconino Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Bilingual Hopi/English children’s book helps connect young children to their culture

5/21/2021
language & literacy

FTF works to support the efforts of tribal communities working on language reclamation in many ways, such as bilingual books.

Carletta Tilousi standing at the Grand Canyon

Havasupai Tribal Council Member appointed to FTF Coconino Regional Council

1/13/2021
AZ communities

Carletta Tilousi recently became the first tribal leader from the Havasupai Tribe to join the FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council.

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Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

12/11/2020
child care

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…

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