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

September 29, 2022
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Quality First provides ‘comradery among educators’

9/2/2022
early care and education

After opening Casa de Montessori, the center director was looking to improve. Joining the Quality First program was the perfect solution.

Darla Holmes is the 2022 East Maricopa Champion

7/29/2022
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Darla Holmes has been selected as the 2022 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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.

Family resource center in Chandler helps parents give strong early literacy foundation to daughters

12/2/2021
East Maricopa

The FTF East Maricopa Regional Council funds Chandler CARE Family Resource Center to provide a community hub of services and programs for children birth to age…

Ann Lynn DiDomenico is the 2021 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/3/2021
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Ann Lynn DiDomenico has been selected as the 2021 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time mom learn how to take of care of infant son in Tempe

12/7/2020
child development

The Nurse-Family Partnership program provides regular visits by trained nurses starting in early pregnancy through the child’s second year.

Sharyn Weinheimer is the 2020 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/4/2020
champion

Sharyn Weinheimer has been selected as the 2020 First Things First East Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Scottsdale Family Resource Center helps young sisters establish healthy emotional behaviors

11/15/2019
family resource centers

“These programs have made a difference for our family,” Chris Ortiz said. “I genuinely feel that I have become a more capable and confident parent.”

Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning

11/5/2019
AZ communities

A city-funded high-quality preschool program is showing other Arizona cities and towns that investing in its youngest residents pays off.

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