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.

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

October 11, 2018
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Maria Perez is a friendly and confident 7-year-old excited to start second grade at Saint Louis the King Catholic School in Glendale. She regularly participates in Liturgy of the Word during mass on Sundays, which Maria says is one of her… Read More

Faith Ethelbah is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

7/2/2018
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Faith Ethelbah has been selected as the 2018 White Mountain Apache Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Mariah Sharpe is Colorado River Indian Tribes’ 2018 Champion for Young Children

7/2/2018
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Mariah Sharpe has been selected as the 2018 Colorado River Indian Tribes’ First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Dave Clark is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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Dave Clark has been selected as the 2018 Navajo/Apache Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Mark Becker is Yuma’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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Mark Becker has been selected as the 2018 Yuma First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Laura Monarque is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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Laura Monarque has been selected as the 2018 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tara McCluskey is La Paz/Mohave’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Tara McCluskey has been selected as the 2018 La Paz/Mohave First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Karen Bradley is Pinal’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Karen Bradley has been selected as the 2018 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Autumn Argent is Coconino’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Autumn Argent has been selected as the 2018 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Marissa Calderon is Southeast Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Marissa Calderon has been selected as the 2018 Southeast Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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