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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.

Lila Garza is the Southwest Maricopa Champion

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Dr. Laura Jane Murphy is the 2021 San Carlos Apache Region Champion

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Dr. Laura Jane Murphy has been selected as the 2021 First Things First San Carlos Apache Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Allison Hephner

Allison Hephner is the 2021 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

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Allison Hephner has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo/Apache region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Mother holding up a book next to her young daughter

Doctors boost literacy through well-child visits in Whiteriver

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Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child
early childhood educators siting in a children's classroom

Early childhood teachers in Yavapai County learning ways to support social-emotional development of…

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The FTF Yavapai Regional Partnership Council funds early childhood mental health consultations to better support the social-emotional development of children.

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