Pay attention to your child’s development
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old.
Funded Programs – Pima North
Funded Programs – Pima North
Funded Programs – Pima South
Funded Programs – Pima South
Funded Programs – Southwest Maricopa
Funded Programs – Southwest Maricopa
Parents as Teachers helps Gilbert couple teach fragile son
For Scott and Pat Hall of Gilbert, their adopted son Ethan was a miracle. Born seven weeks early and weighing only 4 pounds, the medical crises with the baby never seemed to stop. Around four weeks old, Ethan was rushed to the hospital because he stopped breathing. Later, doctors found blood spots on his brain … Read More
Early literacy experiences lead to reading success for San Carlos Apache fourth-grader
When Marlencia Benally enrolled her 1-year-old son in a program to receive children’s books every month in the mail, she had no idea that she would be opening up much more than storybook worlds to him with reading. Eight years later, she was the one to receive the happy surprise when she opened the mailbox: … Read More
Pascua Yaqui Tribe library literacy workshops enhance skills and tribal way of life
Amalia A.M. Reyes always knows when the literacy workshops for parents are working. Reyes, who supervises the Dr. Fernando Escalante Community Library and Resource Center, sees parents return with their young children on days other than when the classes are offered. “One family in particular, they come regularly to the library,” Reyes said. “The mom … Read More
Supporting teenage parents as their child’s first teachers
Sienna knew she needed a lot more than a book when it came to knowing what to expect when she and her boyfriend found themselves expecting their first child. Both were just 17. In addition to help from their family, the young Lake Havasu City couple sought outside support from community resources, including Parents As … Read More
2016_Tribal_Consultation_Report
2016_Tribal_Consultation_Report