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Native American woman breastfeeding a baby girl.

Supporting young Navajo families through traditional practices during and after pregnancy

October 20, 2023
Navajo Nation Native American Heritage Month

As part of FTF’s celebration of Native American Heritage month, we will host free panel sessions in November to learn about Arizona’s tribes. Read More

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Northern Arizona community members discuss child care challenges and potential solutions

8/23/2023
child care

The forum at Twin Arrows conference center outside of Flagstaff was the second quarterly gathering on Strengthening the Child Care Workforce.

Quality First program helps Many Farms preschooler improve her speech

10/31/2022
Quality First

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Parents say Quality First helped their children with a strong start for kindergarten

9/29/2022
East Maricopa

Many times, parents don’t know where to begin their search for a quality child care center or preschool. QualityFirstAZ.com makes it easy.

New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

Delton Francis is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

6/24/2022
champion

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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Efforts expand to support the social and emotional health of young children during challenging times

11/17/2021
mental health

An influx of federal money will allow more providers to access early childhood mental health consultation during a climate of uncertainty.

Young boy sitting on a bed surrounded by books and activities.

Kith and Kin Project helps speech development of young Kayenta boy

10/26/2021
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The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin Project for family, friends and neighbors who provide home-based child care.

First Things First Navajo Nation Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

8/18/2021
AZ communities

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council was honored for their collective work to support babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the region.

Shaandiin P. Parrish is the 2021 Navajo Nation Region Champion

5/21/2021
tribal

Shaandiin P. Parrish, Miss Navajo Nation 2019-2021, has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award…

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