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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.

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

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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…

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

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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

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​​​​​​​ “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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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