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.
68,482
Population of young children (under age 6)
18%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
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
Jennifer Pike
Administrative Specialist II – East Maricopa,SE Maricopa & Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Beth Haas
Community Engagement Coordinator - SE Maricopa
Regional Office