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Region Stories from Pima North

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.

Tucson preschool teacher gains more understanding of trauma-informed care practices

  • professional development

The First Things First Pima North Regional Partnership Council funds Great Expectations providing early childhood practitioners access to professional…
Donal Drayne, Pima North 2023 Champion for Young Children

Donal Drayne is the Pima North Region Champion

  • Pima North

Donal Drayne has been selected as the 2023 First Things First Pima North Region Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who are…

Amphi Parents as Teachers program helps Tucson parents teach daughters life skills

  • Pima North

The FTF Pima North Regional Partnership Council funds the Parents as Teachers program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.

Mike Moyer is the 2022 Pima North Champion

  • Pima North

Mike Moyer has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima North Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Specialized home visitation program helps Tucson boy catch up on developmental milestones

  • Pima North

The FTF Pima North Regional Council funds the Parents as Teachers Children with Special Needs program that provides the family with a parent coach.
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Maria Avila is the 2021 Pima North Champion for Young Children

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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…
Father in baseball cap with son and his mother

Registered nurse helps new mom care for infant son in Tucson

  • Pima North

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

Joan Wagener is the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion

  • Pima North

Pima County Superior Court Judge Joan Wagener has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion.

Nurse-Family Partnership program helps pregnant Tucson mother ensure her baby is healthy, safe and…

  • Pima North

“It is so helpful to have someone who is an expert share ideas and resources with me,» said Rosalinda Vergara

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