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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.

Normalicia Blanco

Normalicia Blanco is East Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Normalicia Blanco has been selected as the 2018 East Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Elena Armbrust

Elena Armbrust is Southwest Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Elena Armbrust has been selected as the 2018 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Dr. Chinwe Egbo

Dr. Chinew Egbo is San Carlos Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Dr. Chinwe Egbo has been selected as the 2018 San Carlos Apache First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Angelica Rodriguez

Angelica Rodriguez is Phoenix North’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Angelica Rodriguez has been selected as the 2018 Phoenix North First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…
Athena Reynolds

Athena Reynolds is Cochise’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Athena Reynolds has been selected as the 2018 Cochise First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Susan Elsberry

Susan Elsberry is Graham/Greenlee’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Susan Elsberry has been selected as the 2018 Graham/Greenlee First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
Kerlissa Bitah

Kerlissa Bitah is Navajo Nation’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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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…
Carolyn Shelley

Carolyn Shelley is Yavapai’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Caroyln Shelley has been selected as the 2018 First Things First Champion for Young Children in the Yavapai Region.The award is given to local champions who…
Mother with son

New Phoenix mom finds support to prepare her children to succeed in school

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​When Elizabeth Goings first moved to Phoenix with her husband, she did not have a lot of options for her young son, Joshua. With limited ability to speak…

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