\u200b\u200b\u200bBalancing parenthood with higher education can sometimes be overwhelming, especially if young parents are far from home. Jessica moved to Tempe from the Navajo Nation to obtain her bachelor\u2019s degree at Arizona State University. Because she had no immediate family near to help care for her child, she worried about her daughter\u2019s care and education.<\/p>\n
Jessica soon learned about the Navajo Nation Quality First Child Care Scholarships, which help parents pay for child care while they are attending school. With the scholarship, Jessica was able to make sure her daughter was going to a quality child care center.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy daughter had a great experience at her child care; they offered many exciting activities and positive learning opportunities over the years\u201d Jessica said. She also had peace of mind because she could check in with the center to make sure her daughter\u2019s develop\u00acmental needs were being met.<\/p>\n
Now, both mother and daughter are getting the education they need to be successful.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"