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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.

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

  • La Paz/Mohave

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

  • Navajo Nation

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

  • Gila

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

Sienna Whittington is the 2020 Gila River Indian Community Champion

  • Gila River Indian Community

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

  • Northwest Maricopa

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…

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers are the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champions

  • Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers have been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Region Champions for Young…
Kelly Cota

Kelly Cota is the 2020 Pinal Region Champion

  • Pinal

Kelly Cota has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pinal Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

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