Helping eastern Arizona moms of newborns one conversation at a time
Tanya Montez’s connection to the early childhood programs throughout Graham and Greenlee counties has made her an indispensable resource.
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Home visitation program helps Duncan mom pass on self-regulation skills to kids
The FTF Graham/Greenlee Regional Council funds the Healthy Families program to offer individualized support to parents of young children.
Michael Peterson is the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion
Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.The award…
Two grants awarded to help reduce preschool expulsions in southeastern Arizona
The FTF Cochise Region and FTF Graham/Greenlee Region recently received two separate grants to fund early childhood mental health consultation.
Safford library story time helps instill love of learning in girl
When Chandler Aaron was 9 months old, her mom went back to work as a school teacher. Luckily for Chandler, her grandma Barbara Matthews became her full-time…
Michelle Pursley is the 2019 Graham/Greenlee Region Champion
Michelle Pursley has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Region Champion for Young Children.
On-campus child care center helps Safford girl be ready for kindergarten
Family and friends encouraged teen mom to enroll at an alternative high school with an on-campus child care center, so she could continue her education.
FTF Graham/Greenlee Champion wants community to see how early childhood resonates into adulthood
Susan Elsberry was recently selected as the 2018 First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children.
Reading bonds siblings in Graham County
Trever Sanchez’s favorite pastime has always been reading.His grandmother, Cindy Stratton, remembers first being introduced to the Dolly Parton…