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
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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

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First-time mom finds guidance in caring for infant son in Gila River Indian Community

10/26/2021
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The FTF Gila River Indian Community Regional Council funds the Baby Smarts program that provides the family with a parent coach.

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Kith and Kin Project helps speech development of young Kayenta boy

10/26/2021
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The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin Project for family, friends and neighbors who provide home-based child care.

Cocopah Tribe girl transitions to kindergarten through developing social skills and healthy eating…

10/26/2021
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The FTF Cocopah Tribe Regional Council funds a transition to kindergarten camp to help prepare children to succeed in kindergarten.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team is the 2021 Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

8/26/2021
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The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The…

Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne is the 2021 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

8/5/2021
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Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Beverly Malone is the 2021 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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Beverly Malone has been selected as the 2021 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Ana Bribiesca is the 2021 Yuma Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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Ana Bribiesca has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Maria Avila is the 2021 Pima North Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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Maria Avila has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pima North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Gloria Pliego is the 2021 Santa Cruz Region Champion

7/2/2021
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Gloria Pliego has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Santa Cruz Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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