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Region Stories from White Mountain Apache Tribe

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.

Kith and Kin program helps Whiteriver mom be a better parent and caregiver

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The FTF White Mountain Apache Tribe Regional Council funds the Kith and Kim program for family, friends and neighbors who provide home-based child care.
Beverly Malone outside

Beverly Malone is the 2021 White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children

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Beverly Malone has been selected as the 2021 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…
Mother holding up a book next to her young daughter

Doctors boost literacy through well-child visits in Whiteriver

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Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child
Jandi and Cedric from ABC Daycare, wearing masks holding an award

Early childhood staff in Whiteriver honored for ‘reziliency’ during pandemic

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The shelter and child care center were recently named Rezilient Champions for White Mountain Apache Children.

Abilene Burnett

Abilene Burnette is the 2020 White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion

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Abilene Burnette has been selected as the 2020 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

Whiteriver families take parenting workshops to help prepare their children to succeed in…

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Sylvia Hinton is training parents to help their children succeed in school in Whiteriver, Az through free parenting workshops.

Kari Logsdon is the 2019 White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion

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Kari Logsdon has been selected as the 2019 First Things First White Mountain Apache Tribe Region Champion for Young Children.
Faith Ethelbah

Faith Ethelbah is White Mountain Apache Tribe’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

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Faith Ethelbah has been selected as the 2018 White Mountain Apache Tribe First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions…

Quality First program helps Whiteriver child with speech difficulties find her voice

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​Military families face many challenges. From moving to a new town every two to four years to adjusting to the deployment of a family member, military…

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