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

Professional development program helps Tohono O’odham teacher achieve unique experiences for…

12/21/2020
Tohono O’odham Nation

The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.

Parent education class helps multigenerational household in Scottsdale address 4-year-old’s…

12/21/2020
family support

The WISH Parent Education Program teachers families about brain development, milestones, communication, discipline and caring for children.

Mother reading to her children that are sitting next to her on the floor

Home visitation program provides Avondale boys path to success

12/21/2020
Southwest Maricopa

The FTF Southwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.

Mom smiling and holding her young son who is wearing a striped shirt

Family resource center helps Gilbert boy build self-esteem and self-discipline skills

12/21/2020
Southeast Maricopa

At AZCEND family resource center, Kat Somers had access to resources, referrals to support services and access to educational programs.

Family on grass, smiling and wearing matching denim

Home visitation program helps Nogales brother and sister excel in developmental milestones

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Santa Cruz Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.

Grandparents smiling on the sofa with their grandchildren

Family, Friends and Neighbor program helps Maricopa grandmother prepare granddaughter for…

12/21/2020
early learning

The FTF Pinal Regional Partnership Council funds the Family, Friends and Neighbor program, which focuses on supporting in-home child care providers.

Parenting class at state prison complex in Tucson helps create positive learning environment for…

12/21/2020
parenting education

A parenting education program funded by the FTF Pima South Region helps incarcerated parents create positive learning environments for their children.

Father in baseball cap with son and his mother

Registered nurse helps new mom care for infant son in Tucson

12/21/2020
family support

The Nurse-Family Partnership program provides regular visits by trained nurses starting in early pregnancy through the child’s second year.

Kith and Kin program helps Phoenix mom provide structure in son’s life

12/21/2020
Phoenix South

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin program to empower caregivers with tools to encourage a healthy development for children.

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