Region Stories from East Maricopa

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.

Teacher, wearing a mask, is looking up to student, pointing at a card. Quality First program.

Quality First provides ‘comradery among educators’

September 2, 2022
Quality First East Maricopa early care and education

After opening Casa de Montessori, the center director was looking to improve. Joining the Quality First program was the perfect solution. Read More

Darla Holmes is the 2022 East Maricopa Champion

7/29/2022
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Darla Holmes has been selected as the 2022 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

Family resource center in Chandler helps parents give strong early literacy foundation to daughters

12/2/2021
East Maricopa

The FTF East Maricopa Regional Council funds Chandler CARE Family Resource Center to provide a community hub of services and programs for children birth to age…

Ann Lynn DiDomenico is the 2021 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/3/2021
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Ann Lynn DiDomenico has been selected as the 2021 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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Nurse-Family Partnership helps first-time mom learn how to take of care of infant son in Tempe

12/7/2020
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The Nurse-Family Partnership program provides regular visits by trained nurses starting in early pregnancy through the child’s second year.

Sharyn Weinheimer is the 2020 East Maricopa Region Champion

6/4/2020
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Sharyn Weinheimer has been selected as the 2020 First Things First East Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Scottsdale Family Resource Center helps young sisters establish healthy emotional behaviors

11/15/2019
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“These programs have made a difference for our family,” Chris Ortiz said. “I genuinely feel that I have become a more capable and confident parent.”

Local governments eyeing investments in quality early learning

11/5/2019
AZ communities

A city-funded high-quality preschool program is showing other Arizona cities and towns that investing in its youngest residents pays off.

Kim Waggoner is the 2019 East Maricopa Region Champion

5/21/2019
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Kim Waggoner has been selected as the 2019 First Things First East Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

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