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Showing up and listening to the child care needs of northern Arizona’s communities

June 18, 2024
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The FTF Coconino Region team works daily to create a common understanding of the challenges families face as they raise their young children. Read More

Carletta Tilousi standing at the Grand Canyon

Havasupai Tribal Council Member appointed to FTF Coconino Regional Council

1/13/2021
AZ communities

Carletta Tilousi recently became the first tribal leader from the Havasupai Tribe to join the FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council.

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Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

12/11/2020
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The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…

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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

10/9/2020
Navajo Nation

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

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Amanda Clark is the 2020 Coconino Region Champion

6/23/2020
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First Things First recognizes Amanda Clark as the 2020 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Home visitation program helps keep young Hopi boy on track with his milestones

11/14/2019
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LeeAnn Sherman said she was “relieved to see that something like this existed,” because she didn’t know what to do after becoming the…

Kathy Farretta is the 2019 Coconino Region Champion

5/21/2019
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Kathy Farretta has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First scholarship helps Flagstaff girl access preschool with individualized attention

12/4/2018
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Flagstaff family was looking for a pre-kindergarten program to meet the educational and developmental needs of their young daughter.

Autumn Argent is Coconino’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/30/2018
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Autumn Argent has been selected as the 2018 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Parent education program helps Fredonia girl become a problem solver

1/10/2018
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Danielle Smith and her husband wanted to ensure they had the parenting skills needed to form positive relationships with their two daughters and get them ready…

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