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

Mom holding her sons hands as he learns how to walk

Home visitation program provides support to Peach Springs boy with developmental milestones

12/21/2020
child development

The FTF Hualapai Tribe Regional Council funds the home visitation strategy which offers individualized support to parents of young children.

mom and her son standing with his teacher

New grant provides quality early learning to kids of working families living in Parker

12/21/2020
early learning

When a local child care center in Parker closed, the FTF Colorado River Indian Tribes Regional Partnership Council stepped in.

Mom reading a book to her toddler daughter

Home visits help Navajo mother support daughter with speech problems

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council funds the Growing in Beauty program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.

Mom with black tshirt holds her toddler daughter in her lap as they draw with markers.

Home visitation program helps teen mom from Coolidge care for her daughter

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Gila River Indian Community Regional Partnership Council funds the Well Child Family Care program to provide support to teen parents.

Mom kneeling, wearing a stars and stripes t-shirt, holding her son with a red tshirt and daughter standing next to her.

Home visitation program helps Duncan mom pass on self-regulation skills to kids

12/21/2020
Graham/Greenlee

The FTF Graham/Greenlee Regional Council funds the Healthy Families program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.

Oral health program in Payson helps with 4-year-old boy’s dental needs

12/21/2020
oral health

The FTF Gila Regional Partnership Council funds the First Smiles program to help support families in caring for their children’s oral health.

Woman in pink shirt cares for young children outside in a sandbox.

Professional development program in Lake Havasu City provides teacher opportunity to help grow…

12/21/2020
La Paz/Mohave

The CDA is part of the Professional Development for Early Childhood Professionals Strategy funded by the FTF La Paz/Mohave Regional Council.

father in beanie wearing sunglasses with daughter who is smiling and wearing a denim jacket

Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

12/11/2020
child care

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…

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