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Region Stories from Yuma

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.

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

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Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

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

Home visitation helps Yuma mom keep her premature baby on track with his developmental milestones

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The Healthy Families home visitation program provides parents with regular in-home visits from a trained parent coach.

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Ana Bribiesca is the 2021 Yuma Champion for Young Children

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Ana Bribiesca has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
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Quality First preschool helps three sisters from San Luis succeed in kindergarten and beyond

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The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds Quality First so families can send their children to quality care centers and preschool.

A Yuma mom shares how home visitation changed her parenting life

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The video is a conversation with Yuma mother on the impact home visitation made on her parenting and the success she’s seen in her son.

Amanda Aguirre

Amanda Aguirre is the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion

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Amanda Aguirre has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Yuma Region Champion for Young Children.
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Yuma reading corner encourages early literacy

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First Things First recently partnered with AEA Federal Credit Union in Yuma to open AEA’s Read Everyday Corner at its main branch.
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Quality First preschool setting helps calm Yuma boy’s social anxiety

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The nurturing environment at a Quality First preschool helped preschooler with skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.

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