Region Stories from Phoenix North

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.

Mom with two children reading a book at family resource center.

Family resource centers study shows increase in protective factors

April 17, 2025
Phoenix North family resource centers

As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First funds 48 family resource centers in Maricopa, Pima and Santa Cruz counties. Read More

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

6/2/2020
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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…

Teacher and caregiver coaching helps north Phoenix center excel at inclusive environment

2/4/2020
early learning

The children at the UCP Early Learning Center are growing and learning together in inclusive classrooms, which research shows is best for young children.

Phoenix family resource center provides support to young boy

11/15/2019
family support

After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.

Leeanne Lipiczky is the 2019 Phoenix North Region Champion

5/23/2019
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Leeanne Lipiczky has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First preschool helps Phoenix preschooler grow socially and emotionally

12/14/2018
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Phoenix mother finds Quality First preschool for her daughter to have the best opportunity to develop and gain the needed skills for kindergarten.

Angelica Rodriguez is Phoenix North’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/23/2018
champion

Angelica Rodriguez has been selected as the 2018 Phoenix North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

New Phoenix mom finds support to prepare her children to succeed in school

1/12/2018
family support

When Elizabeth Goings first moved to Phoenix with her husband, she did not have a lot of options for her young son, Joshua. With limited ability to speak…

Kindergarten Boot Camp encourages excitement for learning in Phoenix boy

12/19/2017
school readiness

When Erica Sarmiento learned about Kindergarten Bootcamp, a Phoenix Public Library program funded by First Things First, she put it on the top of her…

Resource center helps Phoenix mother prepare her daughter socially and academically for school

8/3/2017
family resource centers

On most days, Gaby Acosta refills the snack machines throughout various schools in the Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix as part of her…

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