Region Stories from Southwest Maricopa

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.

Frederick Quarles is the 2022 Southwest Maricopa Champion

June 30, 2022
champion Southwest Maricopa

Frederick Quarles has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Southwest Maricopa Regional Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance… Read More

Quality First preschool in Goodyear prepares boy with foundational skills

11/2/2017
Quality First

For Warner D’Cunah of Goodyear, the cost of enrolling his three children in West Valley Christian School is an investment in quality education. His…

High quality preschool environment brings out the best in Goodyear girl

8/4/2017
Quality First

Zoe Mullins was only 4 years old when she began beating her father at chess.“It’s not that her dad is a bad player, but that Zoe is just that good,”…

Stacie Kopa is Southwest Maricopa’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
champion

Stacie Kopa has been selected as the 2017 Southwest Maricopa First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Veteran home-based early care provider finds support and encouragement to overcome child’s…

8/17/2016
parenting education

After 26 years nurturing and educating young children, veteran teacher Becky Tellez never expect to face a teaching challenge she couldn’t overcome. But,…

Readiness Basket program helps families gather to learn

8/9/2016
school readiness

At the tender age of nine months, Luis moved in with his grandmother Maria Altamirano and her husband Miguel.Right away, Altamirano could see that Luis had…

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