Region Stories from Tohono O'odham Nation

These stories illustrate how early childhood programs and services funded by First Things First make a difference for young children and families in communities across Arizona.

Southern Arizona initiative strives to help families build prosperity

May 13, 2024
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Tohono O’odham Nation Pima South Pima North systems building

Pima County has embarked on an ambitious generational effort to decrease poverty among its 1 million residents. Read More

Tohono O’odham Nation elder finds joy in guiding and shaping young children

11/15/2019
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The path to earning two college degrees was not a simple one for Juan, whose career in early childhood education on the Tohono O’odham Nation spans more than…

Belinda Fendenheim is the 2019 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

5/24/2019
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Belinda Fendenheim has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First scholarship sets Sells girl on road to educational success

12/18/2018
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A Quality First scholarship allowed Talise to enroll in the Indian Oasis Elementary School pre-k program, which helped her grow socially and academically.

Katherine Cohen is Tohono O’odham Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Katherine Cohen has been selected as the 2018 Tohono O’odham Nation’s First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Quality First scholarship helps Tohono O’odham family

1/12/2018
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Catherine Toro wanted her 2-year-old daughter Hailey to be somewhere that would help with her early childhood development.From the first day they visited…

District preschool helps prepare Tohono O’odham children for kindergarten

8/14/2017
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A preschool program at Indian Oasis Elementary School in Sells is providing quality early learning to children living on the Tohono O’odham Nation.In…

Tohono O’odham Nation boy grows literacy skills and bonds with mom through daily reading

8/14/2017
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Daniella Parley wanted her son to be successful in school, but she didn’t know where to start. Gabriel Pablo was 3 years old when his mother heard about the…

Donna Juan is Tohono O’odham’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Donna Juan has been selected as the 2017 Tohono O’odham Nation First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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