Region Stories from Northwest 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.

New regional council members share expertise and passion

July 8, 2022
AZ communities

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

Senaida Larson is the 2022 Northwest Maricopa Champion

6/15/2022
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Senaida Larson has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Champion for Young Children.

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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

4/14/2022
AZ communities

The collaboration between First Things First and Arizona’s military bases is evident during April’s Month of the Military Child.

Quality First preschool helps Aguila boy find confidence

12/2/2021
child care

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

Young girl holding balloons, wearing a graduation cap in front of a preschool graduation poster

Home visitation program helps new mom care for infant son in Wickenburg

12/21/2020
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The FTF Northwest Maricopa Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation strategy that provides families visits with a trained parent educator.

Holly Lozano is the 2020 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

6/29/2020
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Holly Lozano has been selected as the 2020 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

West Valley family resource center helps two brothers with structure and routine

11/15/2019
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“I started planning their day and learned how to use positive redirection and how to make every moment a teachable moment,” Tiffany Vaz said.

Volunteer champion for Northwest Maricopa

Jackie Schell is the 2019 Northwest Maricopa Region Champion

5/23/2019
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Jackie Schell has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Northwest Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality early education provides Glendale girl a path to success

10/11/2018
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Maria Perez is a friendly and confident 7-year-old excited to start second grade at Saint Louis the King Catholic School in Glendale. She regularly…

Leslie Morrison is Northwest Maricopa’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

5/25/2018
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Leslie Morrison has been selected as the 2018 Northwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

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