Region Stories from Navajo 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.

Teen mom helps twin boys thrive with help from a Quality First center in Kayenta

January 31, 2024
Quality First Navajo Nation

The First Things First Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First, which partners with child care and preschool providers to improve the quality of early learning development across the Navajo Nation. Read More

Quality First preschool helps Chinle preschooler gain important literacy skills

1/10/2018
literacy

Lola Wood was trying her best to get her young son Takoda interested in learning while they were together at home, but felt like he needed more motivation and…

Healthy Beginnings help Navajo Nation family meal plan and prepare healthy meals

8/15/2017
health

When an injury forced Crystal Begay’s husband to leave his job, the stay-at-home mom began looking for programs and support that could help get their family…

Brandy Bridgewater is Navajo Nation’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
Navajo Nation

Brandy Bridgewater has been selected as the 2017 Navajo Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Scholarships help young kids access early education

7/18/2016
Navajo Nation

Balancing parenthood with higher education can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if young parents are far from home. Jessica moved to Tempe from…

The most important job: Dad

7/18/2016
Navajo Nation

Duane works two jobs to provide for his family. But, he says his most important job is being a single father to Anaya, 4, and Myles, 6. And that includes…

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