Region Stories

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.

Maria Elena Ochoa is the 2022 Pinal Champion

September 27, 2022
champion Pinal

Maria Elena Ochoa has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pinal Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood… Read More

Tanya Montez is the 2022 Graham/Greenlee Champion

9/27/2022
Graham/Greenlee

Tanya Montez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division is the 2022 FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

8/19/2022
Champions

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is…

Cody Alvarez is the Phoenix North Champion

7/29/2022
Phoenix North

Cody Alvarez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Ruben Gonzalez is the 2022 Phoenix South Champion

7/29/2022
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

7/29/2022
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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

7/19/2022
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

7/19/2022
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 is the 2022 Southwest Maricopa Champion

6/30/2022
Southwest Maricopa

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 is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

6/24/2022
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…

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