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Region Stories from Pascua Yaqui Tribe

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.

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

  • 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…

Welcome new regional council members

New regional council members share expertise and passion

  • AZ communities

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

Two young children running outside of their portable classroom as the teacher looks on.

Expanding child care options in Arizona one center at a time

  • Gila

In recent years, across Arizona, FTF has supported expanded child care options through direct funding and collaborating on ideas.

Professional development helps Pascua Yaqui early childhood teachers build a learning foundation…

  • professional development

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Council funds a professional development program that benefits early childhood teachers in the region.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team is the 2021 Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

  • Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The…

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Pascua Yaqui Tribe boy develops cognitive skills through daily play time

  • parent education/awareness

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds the workshops to help families in the role of their child’s first teacher.

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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

  • Cocopah Tribe

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers are the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champions

  • Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers have been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Region Champions for Young…

teacher working with two small boys

Gaining a first-time classroom experience before the first day of school

  • early care and education

FTF’s Transition to Kindergarten Strategy is designed to help children who have not had the benefit of attending preschool to get classroom experience.

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