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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.

Karen Bradley

Karen Bradley is Pinal’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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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

Autumn Argent is Coconino’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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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

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

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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…

J Brown and AM Smith

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

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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

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

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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…

Leslie Morrison

Leslie Morrison is Northwest Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Leslie Morrison has been selected as the 2018 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

KYPT Radio

KPYT Radio Station is Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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KPYT Radio Station has been selected as the 2018 Pascua Yaqui Tribal Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Dr. Joseph Hentges

Dr. Joseph Hentges is Pima South’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Dr. Joseph Hentges has been selected as the 2018 Pima South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Katherine Cohen

Katherine Cohen is Tohono O’odham Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Katherine Cohen has been selected as the 2018 Tohono O’odham Nation’s First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

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