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LENA Start Program, Phoenix South 2022 Impact Report story, mom and baby daughter

Phoenix library program helps parents make the most of talking with their baby

December 16, 2022
Phoenix South parent education/awareness

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the library’s LENA Start program to provide parents and caregivers with ways to learn about positive parenting practices to enhance child development, including language development. Read More

child care provider holding baby while two babies play on a mat.

Child care scholarships available for airport employees

9/13/2022
child care

The City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program should help more airport worker families afford quality child care.

FTF senior regional director recognized for helping community members lead healthy lives

9/9/2022
AZ communities

Jeanine Bashir, an FTF senior regional director, was recently honored with a Profiles of Success award by Valle del Sol.

Ruben Gonzalez is the 2022 Phoenix South Champion

7/29/2022
champion

Ruben Gonzalez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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.

children sitting on floor raising both hands

Phoenix child care center changes trajectory from crisis to success with Quality First supports

1/12/2022
child care

Participating in Quality First contributed to the center’s growth. Quality First coaches helped the staff change the way they cared for kids.

Phoenix couple gets help from FTF-funded program to raise twin daughters born prematurely

12/2/2021
Phoenix South

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council fund the Side by Side program to help identify and address developmental concerns early and provide coaching supports to…

Donna Barisich is the 2021 Phoenix South Champion

5/26/2021
champion

Donna Barisich has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Phoenix South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Kith and Kin program helps Phoenix mom provide structure in son’s life

12/21/2020
social-emotional development

The FTF Phoenix South Regional Council funds the Kith and Kin program to empower caregivers with tools to encourage a healthy development for children.

woman holding hands of young girl, consoling

Court Teams in Maricopa County determined to improve the lives of babies and toddlers in the child…

9/25/2020
child development

The Court Teams Strategy seeks to increase the awareness of developmental needs of young kids for those working in the child welfare system.

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