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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.

Rene Hobbs

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…

Jane Strain is Cochise’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Strain has engaged in awareness-raising efforts such as: Speaking to state representatives and local elected officials about early childhood development and…
Debe Morena

Debe Morena is East Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Debe Moreno has been selected as the 2017 East Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Dr. Sonal Subbu is Yuma’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Dr. Sonal Subbu has been selected as the 2017 Yuma First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Wendy Watson is Yavapai’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Wendy Watson has been selected as the 2017 Yavapai Regional First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Claude Endfield is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Claude Endfield has been selected as 2017 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

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

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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…

Stacie Kopa is Southwest Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Stacie Kopa has been selected as the 2017 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Tillie Peralta is Southeast Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

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Tillie Peralta has been selected as the 2017 Southeast Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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