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.
457
Population of young children (under age 6)
57%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
Priorities
The Salt River Pima Maricopa 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:
- Supporting the needs of families with children that have complex needs
- Strengthening families through parenting education
- Helping children transition to kindergarten
Regional Key Impact Highlights
[State Fiscal Year 2024]
Strengthening Families and Early Literacy
- 680 books distributed to infants, toddlers and preschoolers at well-child visits to help start a home library
- 3 parents and other caregivers participated in evidence-based trainings designed to improve knowledge of parenting practices and children’s development
Quality Preschool and Child Care
- 13 children participated in a summer transition program to prepare to be successful in kindergarten
State Fiscal Year 2024 Total Regional Program Expenditures
| Family Support | $55,380 |
| Quality and Access | $18,689 |
| Evaluation | $7,408 |
| Total | $81,477 |
Regional Office and Staff
