Region Stories from Navajo/Apache

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

Dave Clark is Navajo/Apache’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

6/19/2018
champion

Dave Clark has been selected as the 2018 Navajo/Apache Region First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Good oral health becomes family tradition for Heber family

1/12/2018
oral health

For Tiffany Western and her five children, oral health has become a family tradition.First Things First funds the oral health program in the Navajo/Apache…

Support for Holbrook grandparents raising grandchildren

8/3/2017
tribal

Cathy Grant’s grandson had a rough start in life.When he and his younger sister came to live with Grant, Jacob was almost 4. Yet, he had speech delays and…

Healthy Steps helps Joseph City preschooler find help to be successful in school

8/3/2017
school readiness

Around the time that Sherri McCollan’s daughter Carmen turned 4 years old, she began to notice some changes in her daughter’s personality. McCollan…

Clay Stidham Jr. is Navajo/Apache’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Clay Stidham Jr. has been selected as the 2017 Navajo/Apache First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Infants, parents take healthy steps together

7/18/2016
parenting education

Healthy Steps Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) is a free program funded by First Things First and offered through Summit Regional Medical Center in Show…

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