Region Stories from Coconino

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.

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

June 18, 2024
child care Coconino systems building

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

Rene Hobbs-RedDay is Coconino’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Rene Hobbs-RedDay has been selected as the 2017 Coconino Region First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who…

Hopi girl’s self-esteem blossoms with help from her mom

1/11/2017
Coconino

When Tia was 4 years old, her mother Tracy Billy worried about her self-esteem. Billy was working full time during the day at the hospital, taking evening…

Supporting grandparents in their role as second-time-around caregivers

7/18/2016
early care and education

“Nana, Nana!” Kate and Alexa run in to Cindy’s Fredonia home every morning excited to have breakfast and play with their grandma.…

Growing up great in Page

7/18/2016
Coconino

Foster mother Sandra Guzman* is rediscovering what it is like to raise an infant, now that her family is fostering baby Isaac*.With a 14-…

Getting ready for kindergarten

7/18/2016
Coconino

In a classroom at Fredonia Elementary School, young children sitting at a computer playing a phonics game; some are shaping objects out of play dough; at…

Quality learning in preschool and at home boosts Grand Canyon kindergartener’s success

7/17/2016
Coconino

When her son Demitrius was 3 years old, Kate Maragos felt guilty. As a mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer and a long-term placement foster mom,…

First-time mom gains confidence as child’s first teacher

7/11/2016
parenting education

A first-time mom from Winslow, Laura Chee has big dreams for her 1-year-old son, Noah.“I want him to grow up to be respectful and do a lot,” said…

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