Arizona’s early childhood agency represents a commitment Arizonans made to our youngest children – that they would have the support they need to start school healthy and ready to succeed. Many young children in Arizona face significant barriers to their success, including poverty, trauma and lack of access to needed resources.
739
Population of young children (under age 6)
38%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
Priorities
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of the young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:
- Providing access to high quality, culturally responsive early care and education
- Promoting health, nutrition and physical activity
- Strengthening families and early literacy
Regional Key Impact Highlights
[State Fiscal Year 2024]
Quality Preschool and Child Care
- 152 children attended preschools and child care programs participating in Quality First.
Preventive Health
- 28 adults attended classes on the importance of nutrition and physical activity for the healthy development of young children.
State Fiscal Year 2024 Total Regional Program Expenditures
| Health | $65,134 |
| Family Support | $53,725 |
| Quality and Access | $21,442 |
| Evaluation | $7,686 |
| Total | $147,987 |
First Things First Staff
Tara Gene
Regional Director, Colorado River Indian Tribes & Hualapai Tribe
Kim Corbin
Administrative Specialist III - West Regional Area & La Paz/Mohave
Marciela Rogers
Administrative Specialist II, Hualapai Tribe & Colorado River Indian Tribe Regions
