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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. 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…

Normalicia Blanco

Normalicia Blanco is East Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Normalicia Blanco has been selected as the 2018 East Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Elena Armbrust

Elena Armbrust is Southwest Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Elena Armbrust has been selected as the 2018 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Dr. Chinwe Egbo

Dr. Chinew Egbo is San Carlos Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Dr. Chinwe Egbo has been selected as the 2018 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Angelica Rodriguez

Angelica Rodriguez is Phoenix North’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Angelica Rodriguez has been selected as the 2018 Phoenix North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Athena Reynolds

Athena Reynolds is Cochise’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Athena Reynolds has been selected as the 2018 Cochise First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Susan Elsberry

Susan Elsberry is Graham/Greenlee’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Susan Elsberry has been selected as the 2018 Graham/Greenlee First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Kerlissa Bitah

Kerlissa Bitah is Navajo Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Kerlissa Bitah has been selected as the 2018 Navajo Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

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