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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

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

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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

  • Coconino

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

Dawn Berg is the 2020 First Things First Phoenix South Champion

  • Phoenix South

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

Sharyn Weinheimer is the 2020 East Maricopa Region Champion

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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

Judy Schroedl is the 2020 Yavapai Region Champion

  • 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

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

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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

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

  • 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…
Sarah Mendoza

Sarah Mendoza is the 2020 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Champion

  • Southwest Maricopa

Sarah Mendoza has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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