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Surprise family resource center helps get great grandmother resources to help four great grandchildren

December 16, 2022
Northwest Maricopa family resource centers

The FTF Northwest Maricopa funds family resource centers to provide families with the information, services and support they need to help their children achieve their fullest potential. Read More

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.

Senaida Larson is the 2022 Northwest Maricopa Champion

6/15/2022
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Senaida Larson has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.

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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

4/14/2022
AZ communities

The collaboration between First Things First and Arizona’s military bases is evident during April’s Month of the Military Child.

Quality First preschool helps Aguila boy find confidence

12/2/2021
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The FTF Northwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs

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Home visitation program helps new mom care for infant son in Wickenburg

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Northwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation strategy that provides families visits with a trained parent educator.

Holly Lozano is the 2020 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

6/29/2020
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Holly Lozano has been selected as the 2020 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

West Valley family resource center helps two brothers with structure and routine

11/15/2019
family support

“I started planning their day and learned how to use positive redirection and how to make every moment a teachable moment,” Tiffany Vaz said.

Volunteer champion for Northwest Maricopa

Jackie Schell is the 2019 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

5/23/2019
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Jackie Schell has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

10/11/2018
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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…

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