Region Stories from Graham/Greenlee

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.

Susan Wood is the 2021 Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children

June 3, 2021

Dr. Susan Wood has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Graham/Greenlee 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… Read More

Mom kneeling, wearing a stars and stripes t-shirt, holding her son with a red tshirt and daughter standing next to her.

Home visitation program helps Duncan mom pass on self-regulation skills to kids

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Graham/Greenlee Regional Council funds the Healthy Families program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.

Michael Peterson is the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion

6/4/2020
champion

Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award…

Safford library story time helps instill love of learning in girl

11/15/2019
literacy

When Chandler Aaron was 9 months old, her mom went back to work as a school teacher. Luckily for Chandler, her grandma Barbara Matthews became her full-time…

Michelle Pursley is the 2019 Graham/Greenlee Region Champion

6/28/2019
champion

Michelle Pursley has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Region Champion for Young Children.

On-campus child care center helps Safford girl be ready for kindergarten

12/14/2018
early care and education

Family and friends encouraged teen mom to enroll at an alternative high school with an on-campus child care center, so she could continue her education.

Susan Elsberry is Graham/Greenlee’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/10/2018
champion

Susan Elsberry has been selected as the 2018 Graham/Greenlee First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Reading bonds siblings in Graham County

1/10/2018
language literacy and culture

Trever Sanchez’s favorite pastime has always been reading.His grandmother, Cindy Stratton, remembers first being introduced to the Dolly Parton…

Paulette LeBlanc is Graham/Greenlee’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Paulette LeBlanc has been selected as the 2017 Graham/Greenlee First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Military veteran finds quality child care to help son learn and grow

3/1/2017
Quality First

Kyle Wright, a veteran, was running out of options.The Navy veteran and single dad was working full-time and taking college classes through the GI Bill, and he…

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