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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

Isabella Valencia

Isabella Valencia is the 2020 First Things First Pima South Champion

  • Pima South

Isabella Valencia has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pima South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Jethzabel Leon

Jethzabel Leon is the 2020 First Things First Santa Cruz Champion

  • Santa Cruz

Jethzabel Leon has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Santa Cruz Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Amanda Hundley

Amanda Hundley is the 2020 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion

  • Phoenix North

Dr. Amanda Hundley has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Amanda Aguirre

Amanda Aguirre is the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion

  • Yuma

Amanda Aguirre has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.
Abilene Burnett

Abilene Burnette is the 2020 White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion

  • White Mountain Apache Tribe

Abilene Burnette has been selected as the 2020 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Trena Antonio

Trena Antonio is the 2020 San Carlos Apache Region Champion

  • San Carlos Apache

Trena Antonio is the 2020 San Carlos Apache Region ChampionTrena Antonio has been selected as the 2020 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for…
Heather Gray

Heather Gray is the 2020 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

  • Navajo/Apache

Heather Gray has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo/Apache Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Maria Villalobos

Maria Villalobos is the 2020 Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

  • Southeast Maricopa

Maria Villalobos has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Family on playground slide

Quality First preschool sets up San Tan Valley boy for kindergarten success

  • Quality First Scholarships

San Tan Valley boy didn’t just get by in kindergarten, he loved school and excelled in it.

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