Region Stories from Phoenix South

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.

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Child care scholarships available for airport employees

September 13, 2022
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The City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program should help more airport worker families afford quality child care. Read More

Brianna Spadafora is Phoenix South’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Brianna Spadafora has been selected as the 2017 Phoenix South First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…

Quality preschool helps third grader reach top of the class

2/5/2017
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When their daughter Natalia was just 18-months-old, long before preschool, Phoenix resident Maria de Jesus Cervantes and her husband began searching for a…

Scholarship program keep kids learning, parents working

7/18/2016
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As a single mom of three boys, Angie struggled to afford child care while still keeping food on the table. She has let the lights go out…

A safe haven for children in need

7/18/2016
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Walking into a haven like UMOM Hobbs Child Development Center immediately fills you with a sense of comfort and safety. The quiet as tiny…

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