Region Stories from Phoenix North

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.

Mom with two children reading a book at family resource center.

Family resource centers study shows increase in protective factors

April 17, 2025
Phoenix North family resource centers

As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First funds 48 family resource centers in Maricopa, Pima and Santa Cruz counties. Read More

Lisa Alvarez is Phoenix North’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Lisa Alvarez has been selected as the 2017 Phoenix North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Future looks and sounds brighter for preschool twins

7/18/2016
developmental screenings

Hearing, vision and developmental challenges in young children can lead to learning problems later on. If detected early, however, many issues can be corrected…

Center teaches mom tools to support toddler’s learning

7/8/2016
family support

Even though she has a successful career in business and community development, Lisa Armijo of Phoenix was like many new moms –unsure she had the skills to…

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Region Stories from Phoenix North

Family resource centers study shows increase in protective factors

Lisa Alvarez is Phoenix North’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

Future looks and sounds brighter for preschool twins

Center teaches mom tools to support toddler’s learning

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