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Gila River Indian Community Region

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.

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1,530

Population of young children (under age 6)

65%

Percentage of young children living in poverty

(Click for a detailed map.)

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

480.710.0280

Ember Tahy

Regional Director, Gila River Indian Community

602.680.8282

Amber Martin

Administrative Specialist III, Phoenix/GRIC Regional Area

480.952.7970

Sophia Acosta

Administrative Specialist II

602.826.7139

Regional Office

4000 N Central Ave
Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85012

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