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Southeast Maricopa 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.

southeast-maricopa

68,482

Population of young children (under age 6)

18%

Percentage of young children living in poverty

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Priorities

The Southeast 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 voluntary home visiting and family resource centers
  • Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs

First Things First Staff

Annette Bourne

Sr. Director, Maricopa Regional Area

480.584.9002

Sheri Collins

Regional Director, Southeast Maricopa

602.771.4966

Amber Martin

Administrative Specialist III

602.771.5070

Jennifer Pike

Administrative Specialist II – East Maricopa,SE Maricopa & Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

602.771.4981

Beth Haas

Community Engagement Coordinator - SE Maricopa

602.771.4985

Regional Office

1839 S Alma School Rd, Ste 100
Mesa, AZ 85210

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