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Region Stories from Southeast 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.

Quality First preschool allows Queen Creek girl to thrive

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The First Things First Southeast Maricopa Regional Council funds Quality First scholarships to help eligible families afford quality early care and education…
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Mesa resource center helps family create quality early learning experiences for sisters

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The FTF Southeast Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds family resource centers to provide a community hub of services, programs, guidance and support…
Kathy Alsop

Kathy Alsop is the Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

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

Gilbert Quality First center creates consistent classroom routine for boy with special needs

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

Mary Ann Sawyer is the 2021 Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children

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Mary Ann Sawyer has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Mom smiling and holding her young son who is wearing a striped shirt

Family resource center helps Gilbert boy build self-esteem and self-discipline skills

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At AZCEND family resource center, Kat Somers had access to resources, referrals to support services and access to educational programs.
Maria Villalobos

Maria Villalobos is the 2020 Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

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Maria Villalobos has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Family reading together

Home visitation program helps Mesa girl with her confidence

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“Now with the help of our parent educator, I’ve learned many different approaches so that my husband and I can help Ariya with life skills and prepare her…
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Jeanie Pefferly is the 2019 Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

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Jeanie Pefferly has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

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