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FTF-funded program fills assessment gap through online developmental screenings

  • child development

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension has started offering free virtual developmental screenings in some of FTF’s rural and tribal regions.

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…

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Vision screening helps San Carlos boy find focus

  • tribal

Now that he’s started kindergarten, Kaylee Talgo is happy that Bryson was able to start day one with clear vision.

Bernie Kniffen

Bernie Kniffin is the 2019 San Carlos Apache Region’s Champion

  • tribal

Bernie Kniffin has been selected as the 2019 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First Head Start in Gilson Wash helps boy gain the skills needed to be ready for…

  • Quality First

Sebastian finished his year at Head Start, where Williams noticed that he not only plays well with others but has gained some self-control, can follow…

Dr. Chinwe Egbo

Dr. Chinew Egbo is San Carlos Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • San Carlos Apache

Dr. Chinwe Egbo has been selected as the 2018 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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Gardening encourages San Carlos Apache girl to make healthy food choices and stay active

  • health & nutrition

​Gardening became an adventure for young Kelsie Garland when she was introduced to it at Head Start in Bylas.Kelsie was part of a garden program called Grow…

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Early literacy experiences lead to reading success for San Carlos Apache fourth-grader

  • language & literacy

When Marlencia Benally enrolled her 1-year-old son in a program to receive children’s books every month in the mail, she had no idea that she would be…

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede are San Carlos Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede have been selected the 2017 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champions for Young Children.The award is given to local…

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