Region Stories from White Mountain Apache Tribe

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.

Whiteriver toddler benefits from parenting tips her mother received in home visits

November 4, 2022
home visitation White Mountain Apache Tribe

The FTF White Mountain Apache Region funds the Parents as Teachers program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator. Read More

Josenia Ngo is the 2022 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

5/20/2022
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Josenia Ngo has been selected as the 2022 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Kith and Kin program helps Whiteriver mom be a better parent and caregiver

10/28/2021
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The FTF White Mountain Apache Tribe Regional Council funds the Kith and Kim program for family, friends and neighbors who provide home-based child care.

Beverly Malone is the 2021 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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Beverly Malone has been selected as the 2021 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Mother holding up a book next to her young daughter

Doctors boost literacy through well-child visits in Whiteriver

12/22/2020
language & literacy

Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child

Jandi and Cedric from ABC Daycare, wearing masks holding an award

Early childhood staff in Whiteriver honored for ‘reziliency’ during pandemic

12/19/2020
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The shelter and child care center were recently named Rezilient Champions for White Mountain Apache Children.

Abilene Burnette is the 2020 White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion

5/19/2020
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Abilene Burnette has been selected as the 2020 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Whiteriver families take parenting workshops to help prepare their children to succeed in…

11/15/2019
parent education/awareness

Sylvia Hinton is training parents to help their children succeed in school in Whiteriver, Az through free parenting workshops.

Kari Logsdon is the 2019 White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion

5/13/2019
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Kari Logsdon has been selected as the 2019 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.

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

7/2/2018
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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…

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