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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

Ruben Gonzalez is the 2022 Phoenix South Champion

  • Phoenix South

Ruben Gonzalez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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…

The Native American Advancement Foundation is the 2022 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

  • Tohono O’odham Nation

The Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF) has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young…

Mike Moyer is the 2022 Pima North Champion

  • Pima North

Mike Moyer has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima North Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
Frederick Quarles

Frederick Quarles is the 2022 Southwest Maricopa Champion

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Frederick Quarles has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Delton Francis

Delton Francis is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

  • Navajo Nation

Delton Francis has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Leslie PIke

Leslie Pike is the Pima South Champion

  • Pima South

Leslie Pike has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

  • Yuma

Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Teresa Linn is the Navajo/Apache Champion

  • Navajo/Apache

Teresa Linn has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo/Apache, Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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