Region Stories from Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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.

Scottsdale mom teaches 4-year-old son to regulate his emotions through healthy parenting

October 26, 2021
tribal Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community parent education/awareness

The FTF Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Regional Council funds the WISH Parenting Education Program which creates confidence in parents’ skills. Read More

Parent education class helps multigenerational household in Scottsdale address 4-year-old’s…

12/21/2020
family support

The WISH Parent Education Program teachers families about brain development, milestones, communication, discipline and caring for children.

Gaining a first-time classroom experience before the first day of school

2/19/2020
school readiness

FTF’s Transition to Kindergarten Strategy is designed to help children who have not had the benefit of attending preschool to get classroom experience.

Parenting class helps young mom and dad from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community look at…

11/15/2019
family support

“After we took the class, we really started talking more, sitting with each other, reading books, trying to understand each other and communicate,” said…

Summer transition program helps prepare Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community boy for…

12/18/2018
early learning

The four-week program gives pre-kindergarten students a chance to get classroom experience and interact with other students and teachers.

Parenting education class helps Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community mom prepare her daughter…

1/12/2018
family support

Sierra Conger lived in multiple foster and group homes during her childhood. She never experienced a sense of family, so when she found herself pregnant at age…

Shy preschooler transitions to kindergarten and becomes go-to student

8/3/2017
school readiness

Candice Nomoki was looking for a better way to communicate with her children after she saw herself falling into a similar parenting style that she grew…