Skip to content

Sign up for the newsletter »

First Things First First Things First

Region Stories from East Maricopa

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.

Dawn Beville is the East Maricopa Region Champion

  • champion

Dawn Beville has been selected as the First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

Healthy Families program helps Chandler girl develop and thrive

  • East Maricopa

The FTF East Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the Healthy Families program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.

Ahwatukee boy learns to stay on track and reduce frustration at Quality First preschool

  • East Maricopa

The FTF East Maricopa Region funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Darla Holmes is the 2022 East Maricopa Champion

  • East Maricopa

Darla Holmes has been selected as the 2022 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Family resource center in Chandler helps parents give strong early literacy foundation to daughters

  • family resource centers

The FTF East Maricopa Regional Council funds Chandler CARE Family Resource Center to provide a community hub of services and programs for children birth to age…

Ann Lynn DiDomenico is the 2021 East Maricopa Region Champion

  • champion

Ann Lynn DiDomenico has been selected as the 2021 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Dad with beard, mom in navy blue dress, toddler boy, son in yellow t-shirt

Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time mom learn how to take of care of infant son in Tempe

  • East Maricopa

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

Sharyn Weinheimer is the 2020 East Maricopa Region Champion

  • East Maricopa

Sharyn Weinheimer has been selected as the 2020 First Things First East Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Family reading

Scottsdale Family Resource Center helps young sisters establish healthy emotional behaviors

  • family resource centers

“These programs have made a difference for our family,” Chris Ortiz said. “I genuinely feel that I have become a more capable and confident parent.»

Stay Up To Date.

Join our email list to keep up with the latest news and information from FTF

Send me:

© First Things First. All Rights Reserved. • Privacy Policy • Accessibility • Website Feedback • Ombudsman-Citizens Aide