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.
1,530
Population of young children (under age 6)
65%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
Priorities
The Gila River Indian Community 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:
- Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning
- Strengthening families through voluntary home visiting
- Supporting access to healthcare for children
First Things First Staff
Annette Sutfin
Sr. Director, Phoenix/GRIC Regional Area
Ember Tahy
Regional Director, Gila River Indian Community
Amber Martin
Administrative Specialist III, Phoenix/GRIC Regional Area
Regional Office
4000 N Central Ave
Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
