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Region Stories from Navajo Nation

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.

Shimá Storytelling, 2023 Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children

Shimá Storytelling is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

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Shimá Storytelling has been selected as the 2023 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions…
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Quality First program helps Many Farms preschooler improve her speech

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The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.
Delton Francis

Delton Francis is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

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Delton Francis has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Young boy sitting on a bed surrounded by books and activities.

Kith and Kin Project helps speech development of young Kayenta boy

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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.

Shaandiin P. Parrish is the 2021 Navajo Nation Region Champion

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Shaandiin P. Parrish, Miss Navajo Nation 2019-2021, has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award…
Mom reading a book to her toddler daughter

Home visits help Navajo mother support daughter with speech problems

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The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council funds the Growing in Beauty program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.
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Faith Laurence-Leslie is the 2020 Navajo Nation Champion

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Faith Laurence-Leslie has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo Nation Champion for Young Children.
Mother reading with daughter on the couch

Navajo Nation Growing in Beauty Program instills a love of learning in young girl

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“She’ll open a book when the teacher says, ‘OK, let’s read.’ It makes me happy inside to hear that about my child,” LaVedalene Guy said.
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Quality First center in Fort Defiance helps 2-year-old with conversation and healthy eating habits

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Quality First center in Fort Defiance helps 2-year-old with conversation and healthy eating habits

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