28,512
Population of young children (under age 6)
14%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
The Southwest Maricopa Region spans 4,325 square miles across the Southwest Valley. The largest region in Maricopa County, it is a predominantly rural area that has been one of the fastest-growing population centers in the state. This expansive region includes Avondale, Buckeye, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Tonopah.
Priorities
The Southwest 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
- Improving the quality of family, friend and neighbor care
- Strengthening families through voluntary home visiting
Regional Publications
First Things First Staff
Cynthia Gandara
Administrative Specialist II - NW & SW Maricopa
Francis Pacaja
Program Coordination Specialist - NW & SW Maricopa
Regional Office
Thunderbird Office Park
14050 N. 83rd Ave., Suite #140
Peoria, AZ 85381
