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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

Hearing screening at Quality First center helps Payson boy be successful

  • Gila

One of the requirements of Quality First centers is to conduct early screenings to assess health and developmental issues in children.
family with seven children

Positive experiences at Quality First preschool impact all seven Scottsdale siblings

  • Quality First Scholarships

Scottsdale siblings received early education at Quality First preschool and their positive experiences impacted the entire family.
young girl on first day of school

Quality First preschool helps Rio Rico girl fall in love with school

  • Santa Cruz

Quality First preschool not only set up girl academically, but it set a strong foundation for socializing, which is so important at that age.

Mother and daughter hugging

Quality First scholarship helps Flagstaff girl access preschool with individualized attention

  • Quality First Scholarships

Flagstaff family was looking for a pre-kindergarten program to meet the educational and developmental needs of their young daughter.

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…
Girl in preschool with teacher

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

  • early learning

Maria Perez is a friendly and confident 7-year-old excited to start second grade at Saint Louis the King Catholic School in Glendale. She regularly…
Faith Ethelbah

Faith Ethelbah is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • White Mountain Apache Tribe

Faith Ethelbah has been selected as the 2018 White Mountain Apache Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…
Mariah_Sharpe

Mariah Sharpe is Colorado River Indian Tribes’ 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Mariah Sharpe has been selected as the 2018 Colorado River Indian Tribes’ First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Dave Clark

Dave Clark is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Dave Clark has been selected as the 2018 Navajo/Apache Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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