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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.

Honoring Carolyn Haro

Carolyn Mawson Haro, of Globe, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Tucson, after living with cancer. Fittingly born on Independence Day, Carolyn was known for her spirited personality and was often described as a firecracker.She was a… Read More

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Developmental screening helps San Carlos boy get support to speak clearly

  • San Carlos Apache

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

  • East Maricopa

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

  • Pima North

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

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Daris Laffoon is the 2020 Colorado River Indian Tribes Region Champion

  • Colorado River Indian Tribes

Daris Laffoon has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children. 
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Luis Hernandez is the 2020 La Paz/Mohave Region Champion

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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.
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Faith Laurence-Leslie is the 2020 Navajo Nation Champion

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Faith Laurence-Leslie has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo Nation Champion for Young Children.
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Adrea Ricke is the 2020 Gila Champion

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Adrea Ricke has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Gila Champion for Young Children.
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Sienna Whittington is the 2020 Gila River Indian Community Champion

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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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Holly Lozano is the 2020 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

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Holly Lozano has been selected as the 2020 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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