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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.

Honoring Carolyn Haro

Carolyn Mawson Haro, of Globe, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Tucson, after living with cancer. Fittingly born on Independence Day, Carolyn was known for her spirited personality and was often described as a firecracker.She was a… Read More

HealthySteps helps Taylor, Ariz. mom foster healthy development of her premature baby

  • Navajo/Apache

The FTF Navajo/Apache Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to give parents guidance with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

5-star Quality First center in Mohave Valley helps develop the whole child

  • La Paz/Mohave

The FTF La Paz/Mohave Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Safford library storytime helps young Solomon boy prepare for a lifetime of learning

  • language & literacy

The First Things First Graham/Greenlee Regional Partnership Council funds early literacy programs, like Story Time at the Library, to help families foster…

Family resource center in Chandler helps parents give strong early literacy foundation to daughters

  • family resource centers

The FTF East Maricopa Regional Council funds Chandler CARE Family Resource Center to provide a community hub of services and programs for children birth to age…

High-quality preschool provides nurturing environment for Flagstaff girl

  • child care

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

Sierra Vista mom learns how to connect with 5-year-old daughter after taking parenting class

  • Cochise

The FTF Cochise Regional Council funds the Arizona’s Children Association Education Program which helps parents learn about early childhood brain…

Parker library provides early literacy support during COVID-19 to young boy online and at home

  • Colorado River Indian Tribes

The FTF Colorado River Indian Tribe Regional Council funds the Colorado River Indian Tribes Library in Parker, Arizona.

Kith and Kin program helps Whiteriver mom be a better parent and caregiver

  • family friend and neighbor care

The FTF White Mountain Apache Tribe Regional Council funds the Kith and Kim program for family, friends and neighbors who provide home-based child care.

Professional development program through Tohono O’odham Community College helps teachers get…

  • professional development

The FTF Tohono O’odham Nation Regional Council funds the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Great Expectations for Teachers, Children and Families…

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