Region Stories

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.

Grandmother, mother and two small children looking at the camera.

Caregiving program helps Yuma grandmother better understand child development

September 24, 2025
Yuma family friend and neighbor care

Family, Friend and Neighbor Care provides support to informal caregivers who are caring for a small group of young children in a home setting. Read More

Mary Ann Sawyer is the 2021 Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children

6/3/2021
Southeast Maricopa

Mary Ann Sawyer has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Ann Lynn DiDomenico is the 2021 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/3/2021
East Maricopa

Ann Lynn DiDomenico has been selected as the 2021 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Susan Wood is the 2021 Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children

6/3/2021
Graham/Greenlee

Dr. Susan Wood has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Hannah Honani is the 2021 Coconino Champion

5/26/2021
Coconino

Hannah Honani has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Coconino Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Lila Garza is the Southwest Maricopa Champion

5/26/2021
champion

Lila Garza has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Dr. Lindell Collins is the 2021 Phoenix North Champion

5/26/2021
Phoenix North

Dr. Lindell Collins has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Phoenix North Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Donna Barisich is the 2021 Phoenix South Champion

5/26/2021
Phoenix South

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…

Dani Duran is the 2021 Pinal Champion

5/26/2021
Pinal

Dani Duran has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pinal Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Shaandiin P. Parrish is the 2021 Navajo Nation Region Champion

5/21/2021
Navajo Nation

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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