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.

Grandmother, mother and two small children looking at the camera.

Caregiving program helps Yuma grandmother better understand child development

September 24, 2025
Yuma family friend and neighbor care

Family, Friend and Neighbor Care provides support to informal caregivers who are caring for a small group of young children in a home setting. Read More

HealthySteps provides Winslow family with one-on-one support to help overall health

12/12/2022
Coconino

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds the HealthySteps program to help parents with feeding, behavior, sleep and other challenges.

woman in yellow blouse sitting at computer desk

Parenting/caregiver workshops at Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library help grandmother learn to…

11/22/2022
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds parenting workshops to encourage early childhood development and literacy with parents and…

Quality First helps Hualapai teachers understand the importance of interactions with children

11/22/2022
Hualapai Tribe

The FTF Hualapai Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Vision screenings help San Carlos grandkids see clearly

11/9/2022
San Carlos Apache

The FTF San Carlos Apache Region funds developmental, hearing and vision screenings to improve the number of screenings for children in the region.

Whiteriver toddler benefits from parenting tips her mother received in home visits

11/4/2022
White Mountain Apache Tribe

The FTF White Mountain Apache Region funds the Parents as Teachers program, which provides parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.

Quality First program helps Many Farms preschooler improve her speech

10/31/2022
Navajo Nation

The FTF Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Maria Elena Ochoa is the 2022 Pinal Champion

9/27/2022
Pinal

Maria Elena Ochoa has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pinal Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tanya Montez is the 2022 Graham/Greenlee Champion

9/27/2022
Graham/Greenlee

Tanya Montez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division is the 2022 FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

8/19/2022
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is…

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