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
State Fiscal Year 2024 Total Regional Program Expenditures
| Family Support | $55,380 |
| Quality and Access | $18,689 |
| Evaluation | $7,408 |
| Total | $81,477 |
First Things First Staff
Darlene Vinarskai
Regional Director, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
Jennifer Pike
Administrative Specialist II – East Maricopa,SE Maricopa & Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Regional Office
1839 S Alma School Rd, Ste 100
Mesa, AZ 85210
