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
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

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…

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

10/11/2018
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Maria Perez is a friendly and confident 7-year-old excited to start second grade at Saint Louis the King Catholic School in Glendale. She regularly…

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…

Mariah Sharpe is Colorado River Indian Tribes’ 2018 Champion for Young Children

7/2/2018
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Mariah Sharpe has been selected as the 2018 Colorado River Indian Tribes’ First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Dave Clark is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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Dave Clark has been selected as the 2018 Navajo/Apache Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Laura Monarque is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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Laura Monarque has been selected as the 2018 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tara McCluskey is La Paz/Mohave’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Tara McCluskey has been selected as the 2018 La Paz/Mohave First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Karen Bradley is Pinal’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Karen Bradley has been selected as the 2018 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Autumn Argent is Coconino’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Autumn Argent has been selected as the 2018 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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