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.

Mother with a green shirt playing with her son in blue shirt at a family resource center.

Youngtown mother finds community among moms at FRC

July 28, 2026

Family resource centers provide parents and caregivers with resources to help them create a nurturing environment for children. Read More

Grandparents rise to the challenge

8/17/2017
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Proud parents of two young girls, Katelyn Redlin and her husband live in Maricopa but work during the day in Chandler. Soon after their second child,…

Healthy Beginnings help Navajo Nation family meal plan and prepare healthy meals

8/15/2017
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When an injury forced Crystal Begay’s husband to leave his job, the stay-at-home mom began looking for programs and support that could help get their family…

District preschool helps prepare Tohono O’odham children for kindergarten

8/14/2017
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A preschool program at Indian Oasis Elementary School in Sells is providing quality early learning to children living on the Tohono O’odham Nation.In…

Tohono O’odham Nation boy grows literacy skills and bonds with mom through daily reading

8/14/2017
Tohono O’odham Nation

Daniella Parley wanted her son to be successful in school, but she didn’t know where to start. Gabriel Pablo was 3 years old when his mother heard about the…

Child care scholarship allows Whiteriver boy to prepare for kindergarten

8/11/2017
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Brianne Endfield was determined to raise her son, Denahii, on her own and the right way.The 18-year-old, first-time mom was taking online classes for her…

Quality preschool puts Phoenix first grader at top of class

8/4/2017
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Maria Jesus Cervantes’ initial experience with a poor quality child care center left her toddler crying every time she dropped her off.Through Quality…

College scholarship helps Pascua Yaqui staff work toward dream of opening culturally relevant child…

8/4/2017
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As Andrea Romero works her way through college, she looks at her son Isaiha for inspiration. “I was a young parent and had to work very hard to get where…

Quality First preschool prepares Wittman girl for kindergarten success

8/4/2017
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When Laura Aguirre’s daughter Idali turned 3 years old, she knew she wanted to provide her with a safe, quality early learning environment where she could…

Peoria boy benefits from high quality care in his early years

8/4/2017
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When Victoria Roybal needed to find child care for her toddler, she wanted most to find a caregiver she could trust.This was even more critical for her son…

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