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.
The FTF Gila Regional Partnership Council funds parenting education classes for local parents and caregivers. Read More
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,…
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…
How does a single father raise three little girls and hold a job? For the family of Safford resident Joshua, the First United Methodist…
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…
Liliana Acosta had five children’s books in her home and would read them to her children every night. But, her daughter’s preschool teachers…
“Even though you think you know it, there’s different ways to parent. It’s not the way we were taught how to parent,” said Elizabeth…
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