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

Cody Alvarez is the Phoenix North Champion

7/29/2022
Phoenix North

Cody Alvarez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Ruben Gonzalez is the 2022 Phoenix South Champion

7/29/2022
Phoenix South

Ruben Gonzalez has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Phoenix South Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Darla Holmes is the 2022 East Maricopa Champion

7/29/2022
East Maricopa

Darla Holmes has been selected as the 2022 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

The Native American Advancement Foundation is the 2022 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

7/19/2022
Tohono O’odham Nation

The Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF) has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young…

Mike Moyer is the 2022 Pima North Champion

7/19/2022
champion

Mike Moyer has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima North Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Frederick Quarles is the 2022 Southwest Maricopa Champion

6/30/2022
Southwest Maricopa

Frederick Quarles has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Delton Francis is the Navajo Nation Region Champion

6/24/2022
Navajo Nation

Delton Francis has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Leslie Pike is the Pima South Champion

6/22/2022
Pima South

Leslie Pike has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pima South Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

6/21/2022
Yuma

Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

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