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.

Allison Hephner is the 2021 Navajo/Apache Region Champion

May 7, 2021
champion Navajo/Apache

Allison Hephner has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Navajo/Apache region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early… Read More

Mom with black tshirt holds her toddler daughter in her lap as they draw with markers.

Home visitation program helps teen mom from Coolidge care for her daughter

12/21/2020
family support

The FTF Gila River Indian Community Regional Partnership Council funds the Well Child Family Care program to provide support to teen parents.

Mom kneeling, wearing a stars and stripes t-shirt, holding her son with a red tshirt and daughter standing next to her.

Home visitation program helps Duncan mom pass on self-regulation skills to kids

12/21/2020
Graham/Greenlee

The FTF Graham/Greenlee Regional Council funds the Healthy Families program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.

Oral health program in Payson helps with 4-year-old boy’s dental needs

12/21/2020
oral health

The FTF Gila Regional Partnership Council funds the First Smiles program to help support families in caring for their children’s oral health.

Woman in pink shirt cares for young children outside in a sandbox.

Professional development program in Lake Havasu City provides teacher opportunity to help grow…

12/21/2020
La Paz/Mohave

The CDA is part of the Professional Development for Early Childhood Professionals Strategy funded by the FTF La Paz/Mohave Regional Council.

father in beanie wearing sunglasses with daughter who is smiling and wearing a denim jacket

Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

12/11/2020
child care

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…

Mom holding young daughter in pink Disney shirt

Health awareness program helps Cocopah families try healthy foods to reduce obesity in young…

12/11/2020
family support

The FTF Cocopah Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds the a program designed to promote health and reduce obesity in young children in the region.

Gage family photo, dad, mom, two sons standing outside near a tree

Quality First scholarship in Show Low helps shy 3-year-old boy socially prepare for kindergarten

12/8/2020
Quality First

The FTF Navajo Apache Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First scholarships so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

preschool boy with blue shirt standing in classroom

Developmental screening helps San Carlos boy get support to speak clearly

12/7/2020
tribal

The FTF San Carlos Apache Regional Partnership Council funds the Developmental and Sensory Screening program for local families.

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