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.

Mother with a green shirt playing with her son in blue shirt at a family resource center.

Youngtown mother finds community among moms at FRC

July 28, 2026

Family resource centers provide parents and caregivers with resources to help them create a nurturing environment for children. Read More

Shaandiin P. Parrish is the 2021 Navajo Nation Region Champion

5/21/2021
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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

5/21/2021
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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 is the 2021 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

5/7/2021
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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

12/22/2020
White Mountain Apache Tribe

Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child

Mom smiling with her three daughters around her

Quality First preschool helps three sisters from San Luis succeed in kindergarten and beyond

12/22/2020
Yuma

The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality care centers and preschool.

Professional development program helps Tohono O’odham teacher achieve unique experiences for…

12/21/2020
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The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.

Parent education class helps multigenerational household in Scottsdale address 4-year-old’s…

12/21/2020
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The WISH Parent Education Program teachers families about brain development, milestones, communication, discipline and caring for children.

Mother reading to her children that are sitting next to her on the floor

Home visitation program provides Avondale boys path to success

12/21/2020
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The FTF Southwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.

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