Arizona’s early childhood agency represents a commitment Arizonans made to our youngest children – that they would have the support they need to start school healthy and ready to succeed. Many young children in Arizona face significant barriers to their success, including poverty, trauma and lack of access to needed resources.
9,652
Population of young children (under age 6)
16%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
Priorities
The Coconino Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:
- Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning
- Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
- Strengthening families through parenting education and voluntary home visiting
- Supporting access to healthcare for children
First Things First Staff
Ellen Felty
Administrative Specialist III - Northeast Region
Jacqueline Gencarelle
Program Coordination Specialist
Kathy Farretta
Community Engagement Coordinator - Coconino
Regional Office
405 N Beaver StFlagstaff, AZ 86001
