Region Stories from Pima South

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.

FTF CEO Melinda Morrison Gulick stands at a podium speaking at the United Way breakfast event.

Tucson business and education community show up in a big way for early childhood at awards breakfast

February 22, 2024
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The breakfast, Early Education is Everyone’s Business, brought together more than 600 business leaders and educators to champion the cause. Read More

Parenting class at state prison complex in Tucson helps create positive learning environment for…

12/21/2020
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A parenting education program funded by the FTF Pima South Region helps incarcerated parents create positive learning environments for their children.

preschool teacher reading a book to a group of children

Becoming a better preschool teacher through a community of practice

8/21/2020
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The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.

Isabella Valencia is the 2020 First Things First Pima South Champion

6/3/2020
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Isabella Valencia has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pima South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Miss City of Tucson Outstanding Teen is with a little girl in front of a slide at a playground.

Teen advocates for Arizona’s youngest children

4/14/2020
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At 16, Isabella Valencia has become a strong advocate for spreading the word of the importance of early childhood education.

Home visitation helps Tucson boy be ready for kindergarten

11/15/2019
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After enrolling in Parents as Teachers, Yadel Arvizue feels confident that Angel will have the social and academic skills to be ready for kindergarten.

Olga Guerrero is the 2019 Pima South Region Champion

6/19/2019
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Olga Guerrero has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Pima South Region Champion for Young Children.

Vail preschooler builds his problem solving skills at Quality First center

12/18/2018
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At Creation School in Vail, the team of teachers work with children to develop academic and social-emotional skills needed for the rest of their lives.

Early childhood educator reading to student

Pima County coalition partners to support working parents

12/12/2018
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The Family Engagement Network, which includes FTF Pima North and South, recently received a national grant to advance support for working parents of young…

Dr. Joseph Hentges is Pima South’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Dr. Joseph Hentges has been selected as the 2018 Pima South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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