Region Stories from Yuma

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.

New regional council members share expertise and passion

July 8, 2022
AZ communities

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

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

6/21/2022
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Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

two woman standing behind a table with early childhood educational items and brochures

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.

Home visitation helps Yuma mom keep her premature baby on track with his developmental milestones

12/2/2021
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The Healthy Families home visitation program provides parents with regular in-home visits from a trained parent coach.

Ana Bribiesca is the 2021 Yuma Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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Ana Bribiesca has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Mom smiling with her three daughters around her

Quality First preschool helps three sisters from San Luis succeed in kindergarten and beyond

12/22/2020
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The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality care centers and preschool.

A Yuma mom shares how home visitation changed her parenting life

12/11/2020
Yuma

The video is a conversation with Yuma mother on the impact home visitation made on her parenting and the success she’s seen in her son.

Amanda Aguirre is the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion

5/29/2020
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Amanda Aguirre has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.

Group of people standing around book display at AEA Credit Union

Yuma reading corner encourages early literacy

1/24/2020
Yuma

First Things First recently partnered with AEA Federal Credit Union in Yuma to open AEA’s Read Everyday Corner at its main branch.

Quality First preschool setting helps calm Yuma boy’s social anxiety

11/15/2019
Quality First

The nurturing environment at a Quality First preschool helped preschooler with skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.

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