FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children
FTF Tribal Affairs staff meet with officials from 19 federally recognized tribes to listen and learn from tribal leaders to ensure their perspectives are…
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FTF celebrates Native American Heritage Month
First Things First celebrates Native American Heritage Month by sharing family stories, as well as stories on how FTF partners with tribes throughout Arizona.
FTF Senior Director of Tribal Affairs recognized as a 40 under 40 award recipient
Candida L. Hunter, First Things First Senior Director of Tribal Affairs, has been named a 2018 winner of the Native American 40 Under 40 award.
Faith Ethelbah is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children
Faith Ethelbah has been selected as the 2018 White Mountain Apache Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…
Mariah Sharpe is Colorado River Indian Tribes’ 2018 Champion for Young Children
Mariah Sharpe has been selected as the 2018 Colorado River Indian Tribes’ First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
KPYT Radio Station is Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children
KPYT Radio Station has been selected as the 2018 Pascua Yaqui Tribal Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Kerlissa Bitah is Navajo Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children
Kerlissa Bitah has been selected as the 2018 Navajo Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
College scholarship helps Pascua Yaqui teacher give her students a strong educational foundation
After working for about a decade as an early childhood teacher at the Pascua Yaqui Head Start, Maria Jones had a decision to make.New regulations require…
Four Peach Springs mothers, all sisters, find support for their young children through home…
Rochelle Kennedy enrolled in the Maternal Child Health program two years ago when she was pregnant with her daughter, Mia. Kennedy learned so much from her…