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Parents say Quality First helped their children with a strong start for kindergarten

September 29, 2022
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New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

4/14/2022
AZ communities

The collaboration between First Things First and Arizona’s military bases is evident during April’s Month of the Military Child.

Sierra Vista mom learns how to connect with 5-year-old daughter after taking parenting class

11/30/2021
Cochise

The FTF Cochise Regional Council funds the Arizona’s Children Association Education Program which helps parents learn about early childhood brain…

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Two grants awarded to help reduce preschool expulsions in southeastern Arizona

5/21/2020
child development

The FTF Cochise Region and FTF Graham/Greenlee Region recently received two separate grants to fund early childhood mental health consultation.

Early Childhood Optimum Health program in Douglas helps infant and toddler receive specialized…

11/13/2019
health

The FTF Cochise Region funds medical home care coordination, where case managers work with families to review care plans and manage medical appointments.

Athena Reynolds is Cochise’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/22/2018
champion

Athena Reynolds has been selected as the 2018 Cochise First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Parents As Teachers shows Cochise County mom how to teach son independence

8/4/2017
family support

First-time mom Athena Reynolds was looking for a support system.“I was clueless,” Reynolds said, thinking back to when her son Alexander was born. “I…

Jane Strain is Cochise’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Strain has engaged in awareness-raising efforts such as: Speaking to state representatives and local elected officials about early childhood development and…