Region Stories from San Carlos Apache

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.

First Things First joins in recognizing the International Decade of Indigenous Languages

October 20, 2022
language preservation Native language Indigenous languages Native American Heritage Month

Some FTF regions support a Native Language Preservation Strategy to give families tools to promote their children’s language development. Read More

Bernie Kniffin is the 2019 San Carlos Apache Region’s Champion

5/21/2019
champion

Bernie Kniffin has been selected as the 2019 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First Head Start in Gilson Wash helps boy gain the skills needed to be ready for…

12/4/2018
Quality First

Sebastian finished his year at Head Start, where Williams noticed that he not only plays well with others but has gained some self-control, can follow…

Dr. Chinew Egbo is San Carlos Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/24/2018
champion

Dr. Chinwe Egbo has been selected as the 2018 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Gardening encourages San Carlos Apache girl to make healthy food choices and stay active

1/12/2018
tribal

Gardening became an adventure for young Kelsie Garland when she was introduced to it at Head Start in Bylas.Kelsie was part of a garden program called Grow…

Early literacy experiences lead to reading success for San Carlos Apache fourth-grader

8/3/2017
language & literacy

When Marlencia Benally enrolled her 1-year-old son in a program to receive children’s books every month in the mail, she had no idea that she would be…

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede are San Carlos Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede have been selected the 2017 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champions for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Native language preservation program benefits San Carlos Apache girl

3/31/2017
San Carlos Apache

One of the reasons April Noline enrolled her infant daughter Emma-Jean in the San Carlos Apache Kid Child Care Center was that it provided instruction in the…

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