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Region Stories from Coconino

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.

HealthySteps provides Winslow family with one-on-one support to help overall health

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The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to help parents with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

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Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

High-quality preschool provides nurturing environment for Flagstaff girl

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

Hannah Honani is the 2021 Coconino Champion

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Hannah Honani has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Coconino Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
father in beanie wearing sunglasses with daughter who is smiling and wearing a denim jacket

Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

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The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…
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Amanda Clark is the 2020 Coconino Region Champion

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First Things First recognizes Amanda Clark as the 2020 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.
Mother and son with parent educator

Home visitation program helps keep young Hopi boy on track with his milestones

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LeeAnn Sherman said she was «relieved to see that something like this existed,» because she didn’t know what to do after becoming the caregiver for her…
Kathy Farreta

Kathy Farretta is the 2019 Coconino Region Champion

  • Coconino

Kathy Farretta has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

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Quality First scholarship helps Flagstaff girl access preschool with individualized attention

  • Quality First Scholarships

Flagstaff family was looking for a pre-kindergarten program to meet the educational and developmental needs of their young daughter.

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