Region Stories from Coconino

These stories illustrate how early childhood programs and services funded by First Things First make a difference for young children and families in communities across Arizona.

2022 Champions for Young Children Award, early childhood champions

2022 FTF Champions helping their community better understand the importance of the early years

August 3, 2022
AZ communities Champions

FTF is honoring early childhood champions throughout Arizona who actively volunteer to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood. Read More

Tina Nation is the Coconino Region Champion

6/16/2022
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Tina Nation has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

High-quality preschool provides nurturing environment for Flagstaff girl

12/2/2021
child care

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality child care programs.

Hannah Honani is the 2021 Coconino Champion

5/26/2021
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Hannah Honani has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Coconino Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Bilingual Hopi/English children’s book helps connect young children to their culture

5/21/2021
language & literacy

FTF works to support the efforts of tribal communities working on language reclamation in many ways, such as bilingual books.

Carletta Tilousi standing at the Grand Canyon

Havasupai Tribal Council Member appointed to FTF Coconino Regional Council

1/13/2021
AZ communities

Carletta Tilousi recently became the first tribal leader from the Havasupai Tribe to join the FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council.

father in beanie wearing sunglasses with daughter who is smiling and wearing a denim jacket

Flagstaff Quality First center provides stability for young girl during coronavirus pandemic

12/11/2020
child care

The FTF Coconino Regional Partnership Council invests in Quality First scholarships to provide quality care to families who might otherwise not be able to…

text says November is national Native American Heritage Month

Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

10/9/2020
AZ communities

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

Amanda Clark standing in front of a window

Amanda Clark is the 2020 Coconino Region Champion

6/23/2020
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First Things First recognizes Amanda Clark as the 2020 First Things First Coconino Region Champion for Young Children.

Home visitation program helps keep young Hopi boy on track with his milestones

11/14/2019
family support

LeeAnn Sherman said she was “relieved to see that something like this existed,” because she didn’t know what to do after becoming the…

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