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Region Stories from Phoenix South

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.

LENA Start Program, Phoenix South 2022 Impact Report story, mom and baby daughter

Phoenix library program helps parents make the most of talking with their baby

  • Phoenix South

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the library’s LENA Start program to provide parents and caregivers with ways to learn about positive parenting…

Ruben Gonzalez is the 2022 Phoenix South Champion

  • Phoenix South

Ruben Gonzalez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Phoenix couple gets help from FTF-funded program to raise twin daughters born prematurely

  • Phoenix South

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council fund the Side by Side program to help identify and address developmental concerns early and provide coaching supports to…

Donna Barisich is the 2021 Phoenix South Champion

  • Phoenix South

Donna Barisich has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Phoenix South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Two boys in a preschool classroom

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

  • family friend and neighbor care

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

Dawn Berg is the 2020 First Things First Phoenix South Champion

  • Phoenix South

Dawn Berg has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Brother and sister in library

Family resource center helps Phoenix boy with quality early childhood experiences

  • family resource centers

At the Family Learning Center, Marta Dardon learned how to create quality early childhood experiences for her children
Anthony and Kim Gathers

Anthony and Kim Gathers are the 2019 Phoenix South Region Champions

  • Phoenix South

Anthony and Kim Gathers have been selected as the 2019 First Things First Phoenix South Region Champions for Young Children.

Phoenix Quality First center helps children start kindergarten with skills to succeed

  • Quality First Scholarships

The Family School in Phoenix participates in Quality First, which partners with early childhood providers to help young children be ready for kindergarten.

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