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.

Grandmother, mother and two small children looking at the camera.

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

Holly Lozano is the 2020 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

6/29/2020
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

6/29/2020
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 is the 2020 Pinal Region Champion

6/29/2020
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…

Amanda Clark standing in front of a window

Amanda Clark is the 2020 Coconino Region Champion

6/23/2020
Coconino

First Things First recognizes Amanda Clark as the 2020 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Dawn Berg is the 2020 First Things First Phoenix South Champion

6/11/2020
champion

Dawn Berg has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Sharyn Weinheimer is the 2020 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/4/2020
East Maricopa

Sharyn Weinheimer has been selected as the 2020 First Things First East Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Judy Schroedl is the 2020 Yavapai Region Champion

6/4/2020
Yavapai

Judy Schroedl has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yavapai Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Michael Peterson is the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion

6/4/2020
Graham/Greenlee

Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award…

Deidre Ortega is the 2020 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

6/3/2020
Tohono O’odham Nation

Deidre Ortega has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

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