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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

Stacie Kopa is Southwest Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Stacie Kopa has been selected as the 2017 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tillie Peralta is Southeast Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Tillie Peralta has been selected as the 2017 Southeast Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Jennifer Argyros is Santa Cruz’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Jennifer Argyros has been selected as the 2017 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede are San Carlos Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede have been selected the 2017 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champions for Young Children.The award is given to local…

The Dr. Fernando Escalante Library is Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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The Dr. Fernando Escalante Library has been selected as the 2017 Pascua Yaqui Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Gracie Laguna is Pinal’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Gracie Laguna has been selected as the 2017 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Mayor Satish Hiremath is Pima North’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath has been selected as the 2017 Pima North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Susan Pace is Pima South’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Susan Pace has been selected as the 2017 Pima South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Brianna Spadafora is Phoenix South’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Brianna Spadafora has been selected as the 2017 Phoenix South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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