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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.

Honoring Carolyn Haro

Carolyn Mawson Haro, of Globe, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Tucson, after living with cancer. Fittingly born on Independence Day, Carolyn was known for her spirited personality and was often described as a firecracker.She was a… Read More

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

  • Coconino

Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Senaida Larson is the 2022 Northwest Maricopa Champion

  • Northwest Maricopa

Senaida Larson has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.
Kathy Alsop

Kathy Alsop is the Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

  • Southeast Maricopa

Kathy Alsop has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Michelle Mix

Michelle Mix is the San Carlos Apache Tribe Champion

  • San Carlos Apache

Minister Michelle Mix has been selected as the 2022 First Things First San Carlos Apache Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Ellen Bashor

Ellen Bashor is the FTF Yavapai Champion

  • Yavapai

Ellen Bashor has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yavapai Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
Josenia Ngo

Josenia Ngo is the 2022 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

  • White Mountain Apache Tribe

Josenia Ngo has been selected as the 2022 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

First time mom and dad get boost of confidence from parenting class in Miami

  • Gila

The FTF Gila Regional Partnership Council funds parenting education classes for local parents and caregivers.

Mom finds educational and fun resources to prepare her young daughter for kindergarten at Gila Bend…

  • family resource centers

The FTF Southwest Maricopa Regional Council funds Gila Bend Family Resource Center to provide a community hub of services and programs for families.

Sensory and developmental screening helps identify speech delay in Queen Creek

  • Pinal

Like many Queen Creek families last year, Tori Shank, her husband Nathan, and their infant daughter Kayleen didn’t have a lot of interactions with other…

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