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The Native American Advancement Foundation is the 2022 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

July 19, 2022
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The Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF) has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise… Read More

New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
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There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

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Expanding child care options in Arizona one center at a time

4/27/2022
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In recent years, across Arizona, FTF has supported expanded child care options through direct funding and collaborating on ideas.

Professional development program through Tohono O’odham Community College helps teachers get…

10/28/2021
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The FTF Tohono O’odham Nation Regional Council funds the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Great Expectations for Teachers, Children and Families…

Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne is the 2021 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

8/5/2021
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Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Professional development program helps Tohono O’odham teacher achieve unique experiences for…

12/21/2020
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The professional development program is designed to strengthen knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and how young kids learn.

Deidre Ortega is the 2020 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

6/3/2020
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Deidre Ortega has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Tohono O’odham Nation elder finds joy in guiding and shaping young children

11/15/2019
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The path to earning two college degrees was not a simple one for Juan, whose career in early childhood education on the Tohono O’odham Nation spans more than…

Belinda Fendenheim is the 2019 Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion

5/24/2019
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Belinda Fendenheim has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First scholarship sets Sells girl on road to educational success

12/18/2018
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A Quality First scholarship allowed Talise to enroll in the Indian Oasis Elementary School pre-k program, which helped her grow socially and academically.

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