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

Teresa Linn is the Navajo/Apache Champion

6/21/2022
Navajo/Apache

Teresa Linn has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Navajo/Apache, Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

6/16/2022
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

6/15/2022
Northwest Maricopa

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

Kathy Alsop is the Southeast Maricopa Region Champion

6/13/2022
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 is the San Carlos Apache Tribe Champion

6/1/2022
champion

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 is the FTF Yavapai Champion

6/1/2022
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 is the 2022 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

5/20/2022
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

12/2/2021
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…

12/2/2021
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.

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