Region Stories from Tohono O'odham Nation

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.

Maternal and child health program gives Tohono O’odham families tools to help children’s healthy development

January 31, 2024
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The First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Regional Partnership Council funds the Family Support Coordination Strategy, which links families with resources ranging from early childhood health to food security and support for parents… Read More

Belinda Fendenheim is the 2019 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

5/24/2019
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Belinda Fendenheim has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First scholarship sets Sells girl on road to educational success

12/18/2018
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A Quality First scholarship allowed Talise to enroll in the Indian Oasis Elementary School pre-k program, which helped her grow socially and academically.

Katherine Cohen is Tohono O’odham Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Katherine Cohen has been selected as the 2018 Tohono O’odham Nation’s First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Quality First scholarship helps Tohono O’odham family

1/12/2018
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Catherine Toro wanted her 2-year-old daughter Hailey to be somewhere that would help with her early childhood development.From the first day they visited…

District preschool helps prepare Tohono O’odham children for kindergarten

8/14/2017
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A preschool program at Indian Oasis Elementary School in Sells is providing quality early learning to children living on the Tohono O’odham Nation.In…

Tohono O’odham Nation boy grows literacy skills and bonds with mom through daily reading

8/14/2017
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Daniella Parley wanted her son to be successful in school, but she didn’t know where to start. Gabriel Pablo was 3 years old when his mother heard about the…

Donna Juan is Tohono O’odham’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Donna Juan has been selected as the 2017 Tohono O’odham Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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