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Region Stories from Yuma

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.

Amanda Aguirre

Amanda Aguirre is the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion

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Amanda Aguirre has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.
Group of people standing around book display at AEA Credit Union

Yuma reading corner encourages early literacy

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First Things First recently partnered with AEA Federal Credit Union in Yuma to open AEA’s Read Everyday Corner at its main branch.
Mom hugging her son

Quality First preschool setting helps calm Yuma boy’s social anxiety

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The nurturing environment at a Quality First preschool helped preschooler with skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.
Yuma RPC members with award

FTF Yuma Region honored with Heart of Yuma award

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The FTF Yuma Region received the Outstanding Service Organization award from the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma at its annual Heart of Yuma ceremony.  
Sandy Garrison

Sandy Garrison is the 2019 Yuma Champion

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Sandy Garrison has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.
boy sitting at a table with lego structure

Quality First center helps San Luis boy with social and literacy skills

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The nurturing environment at a Quality First preschool helped preschooler with skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.
Siblings with mom in park

Quality First preschool prepares Yuma siblings for kindergarten success

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As a divorced single mother of 2-year-old twin boys and a 9-month-old daughter, Laura Elena Torres of Yuma struggled to make rent, food and other monthly…

Dr. Sonal Subbu is Yuma’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Dr. Sonal Subbu has been selected as the 2017 Yuma First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
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Yuma mom helps build her daughter’s vocabulary by reading to her from day one

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When Amy Crawford gave birth to her baby girl, she felt an overwhelming anxiety.​​​​​“We felt lost and scared and did not know what to do,”…

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