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Phoenix North Region

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.

phoenix-north

65,304

Population of young children (under age 6)

24%

Percentage of young children living in poverty

(Click for a detailed map.)

Priorities

The Phoenix North 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
  • Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
  • Strengthening families through voluntary home visiting and family resource centers

First Things First Staff

Annette Sutfin

Sr. Director, Phoenix/GRIC Regional Area

480.710.0280

Kendra Smiley

Regional Director, Phoenix North

602.571.0616

Austin Bates

Community Engagement Coordinator - Phoenix Area

480.601.6029

Sophia Acosta

Administrative Specialist II

602.826.7139

Regional Office

4000 N Central Ave
Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85012

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