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.

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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

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Quality First scholarship in Show Low helps shy 3-year-old boy socially prepare for kindergarten

12/8/2020
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The FTF Navajo Apache Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First scholarships so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

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Developmental screening helps San Carlos boy get support to speak clearly

12/7/2020
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The FTF San Carlos Apache Regional Partnership Council funds the Developmental and Sensory Screening program for local families.

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Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time mom learn how to take of care of infant son in Tempe

12/7/2020
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The Nurse-Family Partnership program provides regular visits by trained nurses starting in early pregnancy through the child’s second year.

Joan Wagener is the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion

12/3/2020
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Pima County Superior Court Judge Joan Wagener has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion.

Daris Laffoon is the 2020 Colorado River Indian Tribes Region Champion

7/30/2020
Colorado River Indian Tribes

Daris Laffoon has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children.

Luis Hernandez is the 2020 La Paz/Mohave Region Champion

7/29/2020
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Luis Hernandez of Lake Havasu City has been named the 2020 First Things First La Paz/Mohave Region Champion for Young Children.

Faith Laurence-Leslie is the 2020 Navajo Nation Champion

7/29/2020
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Faith Laurence-Leslie has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo Nation Champion for Young Children.

Adrea Ricke is the 2020 Gila Champion

7/28/2020
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Adrea Ricke has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Gila Champion for Young Children.

Sienna Whittington is the 2020 Gila River Indian Community Champion

6/29/2020
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Sienna Whittington has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Gila River Indian Community Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

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