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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.

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

  • early care and education

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…

  • early care and education

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

  • Northwest Maricopa

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

  • tribal

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…
Laura Monarque

Laura Monarque is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Laura Monarque has been selected as the 2018 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Tara McCluskey

Tara McCluskey is La Paz/Mohave’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Tara McCluskey has been selected as the 2018 La Paz/Mohave First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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