Region Stories

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.

Home visitation program helps Tucson family encourage daughter’s social and emotional growth

February 6, 2024
home visitation Pima South

The First Things First Pima South Regional Partnership Council funds home visitation to help parents become their child’s first and best teacher. Read More

Quality First scholarship helps Flagstaff girl access preschool with individualized attention

12/4/2018
Quality First Scholarships

Flagstaff family was looking for a pre-kindergarten program to meet the educational and developmental needs of their young daughter.

Quality First Head Start in Gilson Wash helps boy gain the skills needed to be ready for…

12/4/2018
early care and education

Sebastian finished his year at Head Start, where Williams noticed that he not only plays well with others but has gained some self-control, can follow…

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…

Faith Ethelbah is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

7/2/2018
White Mountain Apache Tribe

Faith Ethelbah has been selected as the 2018 White Mountain Apache Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Mariah Sharpe is Colorado River Indian Tribes’ 2018 Champion for Young Children

7/2/2018
tribal

Mariah Sharpe has been selected as the 2018 Colorado River Indian Tribes’ First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Dave Clark is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
champion

Dave Clark has been selected as the 2018 Navajo/Apache Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Laura Monarque is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
champion

Laura Monarque has been selected as the 2018 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tara McCluskey is La Paz/Mohave’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
champion

Tara McCluskey has been selected as the 2018 La Paz/Mohave First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Karen Bradley is Pinal’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
champion

Karen Bradley has been selected as the 2018 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

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