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

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

7/2/2018
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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 is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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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 is Santa Cruz’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
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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 is La Paz/Mohave’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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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…

Karen Bradley is Pinal’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Karen Bradley has been selected as the 2018 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Autumn Argent is Coconino’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Autumn Argent has been selected as the 2018 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Marissa Calderon is Southeast Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Marissa Calderon has been selected as the 2018 Southeast Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Jessica Brown Anna Marie Smith are Phoenix South’s 2018 Champions for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Jessica Brown and Anna Marie Smith have been selected as the 2018 Phoenix South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Penelope Jacks is Pima North’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Penelope Jacks has been selected as the 2018 Pima North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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