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.
55,078
Population of young children (under age 6)
20%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
Priorities
The Northwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of the young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:
- Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning
- Strengthening families through family resource centers and voluntary home visitation programs
- Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
First Things First Staff
Amber Martin
Administrative Specialist III - Maricopa Region
Cynthia Gandara
Administrative Specialist II - NW & SW Maricopa
Francis Pacaja
Program Coordination Specialist - NW & SW Maricopa
Regional Office