(Click for a detailed\u00a0map.)<\/small><\/a><\/p>\nPriorities<\/b><\/span>
\nThe Cochise Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:<\/p>\n\n- Strengthening families through evidence-based parenting classes<\/li>\n
- Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs<\/li>\n
- Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Early Childhood Matters.<\/p>\n
90% of a child\u2019s brain grows before kindergarten.<\/p>\n
Learn why<\/p>\n
\nRegional Key Impact Highlights<\/span>
\n<\/b>[State Fiscal Year 2025]\nStrengthening Families and Early Literacy<\/p>\n
Quality Preschool and Child Care<\/p>\n
102 children birth to age 5 received a Quality First scholarship to attend high-quality preschools and child care programs.
\n31 early care and education providers improved the quality of early learning programs by participating in Quality First.
\n960 children attended preschools and child care programs participating in Quality First.<\/p>\n
Preventive Health<\/p>\n
5 child care and preschool providers received mental health consultation proven to enhance teachers\u2019 confidence in dealing with students\u2019 socio-emotional needs, improve teacher-child relationships and prevent expulsions<\/p>\n
\nPrograms Our Region Funds<\/p>\n
First Things First supports early childhood programs in Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services\u2014at no cost\u2014for young children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten) and their families.<\/p>\n
Find Programs<\/p>\n
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