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

Claude Endfield is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Claude Endfield has been selected as 2017 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Donna Juan is Tohono O’odham’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Donna Juan has been selected as the 2017 Tohono O’odham Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Stacie Kopa is Southwest Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Stacie Kopa has been selected as the 2017 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tillie Peralta is Southeast Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Tillie Peralta has been selected as the 2017 Southeast Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Jennifer Argyros is Santa Cruz’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Jennifer Argyros has been selected as the 2017 Santa Cruz First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede are San Carlos Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Brena Kennedy and Kelly Reede have been selected the 2017 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champions for Young Children.The award is given to local…

The Dr. Fernando Escalante Library is Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Dr. Fernando Escalante Library has been selected as the 2017 Pascua Yaqui Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Gracie Laguna is Pinal’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Gracie Laguna has been selected as the 2017 Pinal First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Mayor Satish Hiremath is Pima North’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath has been selected as the 2017 Pima North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

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