Region Stories from East Maricopa

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.

Healthy Families program helps Chandler girl develop and thrive

January 27, 2024
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The FTF East Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the Healthy Families program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator. Read More

Scottsdale Family Resource Center helps young sisters establish healthy emotional behaviors

11/15/2019
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“These programs have made a difference for our family,” Chris Ortiz said. “I genuinely feel that I have become a more capable and confident parent.”

Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning

11/5/2019
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A city-funded high-quality preschool program is showing other Arizona cities and towns that investing in its youngest residents pays off.

Kim Waggoner is the 2019 East Maricopa Region Champion

5/21/2019
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Kim Waggoner has been selected as the 2019 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

Positive experiences at Quality First preschool impact all seven Scottsdale siblings

12/5/2018
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Scottsdale siblings received early education at Quality First preschool and their positive experiences impacted the entire family.

Normalicia Blanco is East Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Normalicia Blanco has been selected as the 2018 East Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Home visitation program helps lay foundation of learning for Ahwatukee girl

1/10/2018
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Like all expecting parents, Marriott Hileman dreamed of raising a successful child. When Sofia was born, Hileman made the decision to stay home so she could…

Family resource center helps Tempe mom support daughter’s learning

8/3/2017
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When Maricela Romero became a mother, she wanted her daughter Emily to have a better childhood experience than the one she remembered. But it wasn’t…

Debe Morena is East Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Debe Moreno has been selected as the 2017 East Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Toddler blossoms through early learning scholarship

7/18/2016
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Chandler mom Torre Valentine is a big proponent of quality early childhood education. “It helps to set a foundation for how (a child’s) future is going to…

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