Region Stories from Yuma

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.

Grandmother, mother and two small children looking at the camera.

Caregiving program helps Yuma grandmother better understand child development

septiembre 24, 2025
Yuma family friend and neighbor care

Family, Friend and Neighbor Care provides support to informal caregivers who are caring for a small group of young children in a home setting. Read More

Home visitation program provides Yuma family extra layer of support

31 de enero de 2024
Yuma

The First Things First Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation program, which offers personalized in-home support for families with…

Home visitation program helps Yuma boy live up to his legendary name

15 de diciembre de 2022
Yuma

The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds family resource centers to provide parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

21 de junio de 2022
Yuma

Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Home visitation helps Yuma mom keep her premature baby on track with his developmental milestones

2 de diciembre de 2021
Yuma

The Healthy Families home visitation program provides parents with regular in-home visits from a trained parent coach.

Ana Bribiesca is the 2021 Yuma Champion for Young Children

2 de julio de 2021
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Ana Bribiesca has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Mom smiling with her three daughters around her

Quality First preschool helps three sisters from San Luis succeed in kindergarten and beyond

22 de diciembre de 2020
Yuma

The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality care centers and preschool.

Amanda Aguirre is the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion

29 de mayo de 2020
Yuma

Amanda Aguirre has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First preschool setting helps calm Yuma boy’s social anxiety

15 de noviembre de 2019
Yuma

The nurturing environment at a Quality First preschool helped preschooler with skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.

Sandy Garrison is the 2019 Yuma Champion

19 de junio de 2019
Yuma

Sandy Garrison has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.

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