Region Stories

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.

Mother with a green shirt playing with her son in blue shirt at a family resource center.

Youngtown mother finds community among moms at FRC

July 28, 2026

Family resource centers provide parents and caregivers with resources to help them create a nurturing environment for children. Read More

Maria Villalobos is the 2020 Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

5/14/2020
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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…

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

11/18/2019
Quality First

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

West Valley family resource center helps two brothers with structure and routine

11/15/2019
Northwest Maricopa

“I started planning their day and learned how to use positive redirection and how to make every moment a teachable moment,” Tiffany Vaz said.

Summer transition to kindergarten helps Pascua Yaqui Tribe children be ready

11/15/2019
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Throughout the program, teachers focused on school readiness with techniques that supported social and emotional growth, and provided a fun academic structure…

Phoenix family resource center provides support to young boy

11/15/2019
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After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.

Family resource center helps Phoenix boy with quality early childhood experiences

11/15/2019
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At the Family Learning Center, Marta Dardon learned how to create quality early childhood experiences for her children

Nurse-Family Partnership program helps pregnant Tucson mother ensure her baby is healthy, safe and…

11/15/2019
family support

“It is so helpful to have someone who is an expert share ideas and resources with me,” said Rosalinda Vergara

Home visitation helps Tucson boy be ready for kindergarten

11/15/2019
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After enrolling in Parents as Teachers, Yadel Arvizue feels confident that Angel will have the social and academic skills to be ready for kindergarten.

Vision screening helps San Carlos boy find focus

11/15/2019
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Now that he’s started kindergarten, Kaylee Talgo is happy that Bryson was able to start day one with clear vision.

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