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

Library literacy stations help parents see themselves as a child’s first teacher

8/9/2016
parenting education

“TWO! That’s my number, that’s how old I am,” said 2 year old Joaquin, as his eyes lit up when he saw the number two flash across the screen…

Readiness Basket program helps families gather to learn

8/9/2016
school readiness

At the tender age of nine months, Luis moved in with his grandmother Maria Altamirano and her husband Miguel.Right away, Altamirano could see that Luis had…

Scholarship program keep kids learning, parents working

7/18/2016
Quality First

As a single mom of three boys, Angie struggled to afford child care while still keeping food on the table. She has let the lights go out…

Future looks and sounds brighter for preschool twins

7/18/2016
developmental screenings

Hearing, vision and developmental challenges in young children can lead to learning problems later on. If detected early, however, many issues can be corrected…

Finding hope, making progress: How Angelo overcame Dysphagia

7/18/2016
strong families

Three-year-old Angelo can count to twenty as he washes his hands. He loves to read books and has a lot of fun playing with his friends at school. But things…

Scholarships help young kids access early education

7/18/2016
Quality First

Balancing parenthood with higher education can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if young parents are far from home. Jessica moved to Tempe from…

The most important job: Dad

7/18/2016
single parent

Duane works two jobs to provide for his family. But, he says his most important job is being a single father to Anaya, 4, and Myles, 6. And that includes…

Infants, parents take healthy steps together

7/18/2016
parenting education

Healthy Steps Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) is a free program funded by First Things First and offered through Summit Regional Medical Center in Show…

Supporting teenage parents as their child’s first teachers

7/18/2016
parenting education

Sienna knew she needed a lot more than a book when it came to knowing what to expect when she and her boyfriend found themselves expecting their first child.…

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