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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.

Honoring Carolyn Haro

Carolyn Mawson Haro, of Globe, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Tucson, after living with cancer. Fittingly born on Independence Day, Carolyn was known for her spirited personality and was often described as a firecracker.She was a… Read More

Dr. Cristen Mann

Dr. Cristen Mann is the 2019 La Paz/Mohave Region Champion

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Dr. Cristen Mann has been selected as the 2019 First Things First La Paz/Mohave Region Champion for Young Children.
Michelle Pursley

Michelle Pursley is the 2019 Graham/Greenlee Region Champion

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Michelle Pursley has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Region Champion for Young Children.
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.
Olga Guerrero

Olga Guerrero is the 2019 Pima South Region Champion

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Olga Guerrero has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Pima South Region Champion for Young Children.
Darcy Dixon

Darcy Dixon is the 2019 Santa Cruz Region Champion

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Darcy Dixon has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Santa Cruz Region Champion for Young Children.
Anthony and Kim Gathers

Anthony and Kim Gathers are the 2019 Phoenix South Region Champions

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Anthony and Kim Gathers have been selected as the 2019 First Things First Phoenix South Region Champions for Young Children.

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Belinda Fendenheim is the 2019 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

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Belinda Fendenheim has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.
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Chantal Tademy is the 2019 Southwest Maricopa Region Champion

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Chantal Tademy has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.
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Bill Berk is the 2019 Pima North Region Champion

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Bill Berk has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Pima North Region Champion for Young Children.

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