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.
Daris Laffoon has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children. Read More
Abilene Burnette has been selected as the 2020 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Trena Antonio is the 2020 San Carlos Apache Region ChampionTrena Antonio has been selected as the 2020 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for…
Heather Gray has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Navajo/Apache Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Maria Villalobos has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
San Tan Valley boy didn’t just get by in kindergarten, he loved school and excelled in it.
“I started planning their day and learned how to use positive redirection and how to make every moment a teachable moment,” Tiffany Vaz said.
Throughout the program, teachers focused on school readiness with techniques that supported social and emotional growth, and provided a fun academic structure…
After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.
At the Family Learning Center, Marta Dardon learned how to create quality early childhood experiences for her children
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