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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.

Quality First program helps Whiteriver child with speech difficulties find her voice

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​Military families face many challenges. From moving to a new town every two to four years to adjusting to the deployment of a family member, military…

Child care scholarship allows Whiteriver boy to prepare for kindergarten

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​​Brianne Endfield was determined to raise her son, Denahii, on her own and the right way.The 18-year-old, first-time mom was taking online classes for her…
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Quality First center helps Whiteriver toddler prepare for kindergarten

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Audra Cosen of Whiteriver became a single mother to five boys just as her next to youngest son, Ari, turned two.Cosen, who worked as a full-time teacher in…

Claude Endfield is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Claude Endfield has been selected as 2017 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

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