Region Stories from Northwest 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.

Parents as Teachers Early Intervention Program gives families tools to help children’s healthy development

January 31, 2024
home visitation Northwest Maricopa

The First Things First Northwest Maricopa Regional Council funds the home visitation program Parents as Teachers Early Intervention – for children with special needs. Read More

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

10/11/2018
Northwest Maricopa

Maria Perez is a friendly and confident 7-year-old excited to start second grade at Saint Louis the King Catholic School in Glendale. She regularly…

Leslie Morrison is Northwest Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
Northwest Maricopa

Leslie Morrison has been selected as the 2018 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Becoming kindergarten ready through pediatric care coordination in El Mirage

1/12/2018
parenting education

You may look at Gianna Cota today and see that she is a self-assured, motivated first grader who loves math and science, meeting new friends and learning new…

Quality First preschool prepares Wittman girl for kindergarten success

8/4/2017
Northwest Maricopa

When Laura Aguirre’s daughter Idali turned 3 years old, she knew she wanted to provide her with a safe, quality early learning environment where she could…

Peoria boy benefits from high quality care in his early years

8/4/2017
Northwest Maricopa

When Victoria Roybal needed to find child care for her toddler, she wanted most to find a caregiver she could trust.This was even more critical for her son…

Alyson Cline is Northwest Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Alyson Cline has been selected as the First Things First 2017 Champion for Young Children for the Northwest Maricopa region.The award is given to local…

Finding hope, making progress: How Angelo overcame Dysphagia

7/18/2016
ECE for children with special needs

Three-year-old Angelo can count to twenty as he washes his hands. He loves to read books and has a lot of fun playing with his friends at school. But things…

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