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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.

Honoring Carolyn Haro

Carolyn Mawson Haro, of Globe, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Tucson, after living with cancer. Fittingly born on Independence Day, Carolyn was known for her spirited personality and was often described as a firecracker.She was a… Read More

Quality First preschool allows Queen Creek girl to thrive

  • Quality First Scholarships

The First Things First Southeast Maricopa Regional Council funds Quality First scholarships to help eligible families afford quality early care and education…

Buckeye caregiver provides developmental support for daughter and others

  • family friend and neighbor care

The First Things First Southwest Maricopa Regional Council funds the Family, Friend and Neighbor program through Candelen to empower caregivers with tools to…

Quality First scholarship helps Phoenix siblings thrive at Spanish immersion preschool

  • Quality First Scholarships

The First Things First Phoenix North Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First to help early care and education providers in our state improve the…

Nogales boy’s healthy development benefits from family resource center visits

  • Santa Cruz

The First Things First Santa Cruz Regional Council funds family resource centers in the region to provide families with the information, services and support…

Vision screening helps Seven Mile boy see clearly

  • San Carlos Apache

The First Things First San Carlos Apache Regional Council funds developmental, hearing and vision screenings to improve the number of screenings for young…
Shimá Storytelling, 2023 Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children

Shimá Storytelling is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

  • Navajo Nation

Shimá Storytelling has been selected as the 2023 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions…
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…
Florene Thompson, 2023 San Carlos Apache Champion

Florene Thompson is the San Carlos Apache Champion

  • champion

Florene Thompson has been selected as the 2023 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for Young Children.
Promoting Nurturing Parenting program, SRPMIC 2022 Impact Report Story

Teen parenting program nurtures relationship between young parents and their children

  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

The First Things First Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Regional Partnership Council funds the Promoting Nurturing Parenting program to provide family…

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