Region Stories

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.

Dawn Beville is the East Maricopa Region Champion

April 16, 2024
East Maricopa Champion for Young Children

Dawn Beville has been selected as the First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children. Read More

Family resource center helps Phoenix boy with quality early childhood experiences

11/15/2019
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At the Family Learning Center, Marta Dardon learned how to create quality early childhood experiences for her children

Nurse-Family Partnership program helps pregnant Tucson mother ensure her baby is healthy, safe and…

11/15/2019
family support

“It is so helpful to have someone who is an expert share ideas and resources with me,” said Rosalinda Vergara

Home visitation helps Tucson boy be ready for kindergarten

11/15/2019
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After enrolling in Parents as Teachers, Yadel Arvizue feels confident that Angel will have the social and academic skills to be ready for kindergarten.

Vision screening helps San Carlos boy find focus

11/15/2019
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Now that he’s started kindergarten, Kaylee Talgo is happy that Bryson was able to start day one with clear vision.

Home visitation program helps Mesa girl with her confidence

11/15/2019
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“Now with the help of our parent educator, I’ve learned many different approaches so that my husband and I can help Ariya with life skills and prepare her…

Home visitation program helps Buckeye boy expand his vocabulary

11/15/2019
Southwest Maricopa

Reina Jimenez said, “I know that this program is what helped his progress the most and I am happy and relieved about his development.”

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…

Whiteriver families take parenting workshops to help prepare their children to succeed in…

11/15/2019
ECE for children with special needs

Sylvia Hinton is training parents to help their children succeed in school in Whiteriver, Az through free parenting workshops.

Parenting class helps young mom and dad from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community look at…

11/15/2019
family support

“After we took the class, we really started talking more, sitting with each other, reading books, trying to understand each other and communicate,” said…

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