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First Things First Navajo Nation Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

  • AZ communities

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council was honored for their collective work to support babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the region.

Shaandiin P. Parrish is the 2021 Navajo Nation Region Champion

  • tribal

Shaandiin P. Parrish, Miss Navajo Nation 2019-2021, has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award…
Mom reading a book to her toddler daughter

Home visits help Navajo mother support daughter with speech problems

  • parenting education

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council funds the Growing in Beauty program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.
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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

  • AZ communities

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.
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Faith Laurence-Leslie is the 2020 Navajo Nation Champion

  • champion

Faith Laurence-Leslie has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo Nation Champion for Young Children.
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FTF College Scholarship recipient works to guide young Navajo children in the right direction

  • early childhood

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Council is one of 15 FTF regions that supports professional development opportunities, including college scholarships.

Mother reading with daughter on the couch

Navajo Nation Growing in Beauty Program instills a love of learning in young girl

  • health

“She’ll open a book when the teacher says, ‘OK, let’s read.’ It makes me happy inside to hear that about my child,” LaVedalene Guy said.
Mom and son near sunflowers

Quality First center in Fort Defiance helps 2-year-old with conversation and healthy eating habits

  • Quality First

Quality First center in Fort Defiance helps 2-year-old with conversation and healthy eating habits

Kerlissa Bitah

Kerlissa Bitah is Navajo Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Kerlissa Bitah has been selected as the 2018 Navajo Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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