Region Stories from Phoenix North

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.

FTF senior regional director recognized for helping community members lead healthy lives

September 9, 2022
AZ communities Phoenix North Gila River Indian Community Phoenix South

Jeanine Bashir, an FTF senior regional director, was recently honored with a Profiles of Success award by Valle del Sol. Read More

Cody Alvarez is the Phoenix North Champion

7/29/2022
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Cody Alvarez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix North 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.

Nurse-Family Partnership Home visitation supports new mother through her anxiety in Phoenix

12/2/2021
home visitation

The FTF Phoenix North Regional Council funds the Nurse-Family Partnership Home Visitation program that provides the family with a parent coach.

Dr. Lindell Collins is the 2021 Phoenix North Champion

5/26/2021
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Dr. Lindell Collins has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Phoenix North Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Mom squatting down to embrace daughter at eye-level

Quality First center in northwest Phoenix supports foster child’s social skills in classroom

12/21/2020
Quality First

The FTF Phoenix North Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

First Things First Phoenix North Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

9/2/2020
Phoenix North

Community volunteers from theFTF Phoenix North Region were honored for their work to improve access to healthy food for young children.

Amanda Hundley is the 2020 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion

6/2/2020
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Dr. Amanda Hundley has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Teacher and caregiver coaching helps north Phoenix center excel at inclusive environment

2/4/2020
expanding capacity for ECE

The children at the UCP Early Learning Center are growing and learning together in inclusive classrooms, which research shows is best for young children.

Phoenix family resource center provides support to young boy

11/15/2019
Phoenix North

After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.

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