Region Stories

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
White Mountain Apache Tribe home visitation

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

Frederick Quarles is the 2022 Southwest Maricopa Champion

6/30/2022
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Frederick Quarles has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Delton Francis is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

6/24/2022
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Delton Francis has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Leslie Pike is the Pima South Champion

6/22/2022
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Leslie Pike has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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…

Teresa Linn is the Navajo/Apache Champion

6/21/2022
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Teresa Linn has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo/Apache, Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

6/16/2022
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Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Senaida Larson is the 2022 Northwest Maricopa Champion

6/15/2022
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Senaida Larson has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.

Kathy Alsop is the Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

6/13/2022
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Kathy Alsop has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Michelle Mix is the San Carlos Apache Tribe Champion

6/1/2022
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Minister Michelle Mix has been selected as the 2022 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

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