Region Stories from Coconino

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.

Three preschool-aged children around a small table playing with blocks. One child is sitting with an adult, who is helping him.

Free northern Arizona preschool program elevates quality and affordability for families

March 15, 2024
child care Coconino preschool

The preschool program is currently funded through 11 grants from a combination of partners, along with federal pandemic relief funding. Read More

Hopi girl’s self-esteem blossoms with help from her mom

1/11/2017
Coconino

When Tia was 4 years old, her mother Tracy Billy worried about her self-esteem. Billy was working full time during the day at the hospital, taking evening…

Supporting grandparents in their role as second-time-around caregivers

7/18/2016
Coconino

“Nana, Nana!” Kate and Alexa run in to Cindy’s Fredonia home every morning excited to have breakfast and play with their grandma.…

Growing up great in Page

7/18/2016
Coconino

Foster mother Sandra Guzman* is rediscovering what it is like to raise an infant, now that her family is fostering baby Isaac*.With a 14-…

Getting ready for kindergarten

7/18/2016
Coconino

In a classroom at Fredonia Elementary School, young children sitting at a computer playing a phonics game; some are shaping objects out of play dough; at…

Quality learning in preschool and at home boosts Grand Canyon kindergartener’s success

7/17/2016
Coconino

When her son Demitrius was 3 years old, Kate Maragos felt guilty. As a mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer and a long-term placement foster mom,…

First-time mom gains confidence as child’s first teacher

7/11/2016
parenting education

A first-time mom from Winslow, Laura Chee has big dreams for her 1-year-old son, Noah.“I want him to grow up to be respectful and do a lot,” said…

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