48,064
Population of young children (under age 6)
27%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
The Pima North Region is defined as the northern portion of Pima County, not including the lands belonging to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O’odham Nation. The region includes the city of South Tucson, the towns of Oro Valley and Marana, and the unincorporated communities of Catalina Foothills, Tanque Verde, Picture Rocks, Catalina, Avra Valley and Nelson. It does not include the Redington area in the northeastern corner of Pima County, which is assigned to the Cochise Region.
Priorities
The Pima North Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of the young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:
- Providing affordable support services and resources for families of young children
- Increasing access to high-quality, affordable health care services
- Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning
- Increasing access to developmental, physical or mental health screenings
- Scholarships for early educators to pursue college degrees and certifications
- Increasing public awareness and support for early childhood development
- Educating parents on the importance of early childhood care and education
Regional Publications
First Things First Staff
Jessica Harrington
Sr. Director, Southeast Regional Area
Amy Morales Baum
Regional Director, Pima North Region
Roxanne Ochoa
Administrative Assistant III, Southeast Regional Area
Regional Office
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