Skip to content

STAY UP TO DATE. Join our email list »

First Things First First Things First

Region Stories

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.

Elizabeth Van Dyne

Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne is the 2021 Tohono O’odham Nation Champion

  • champion

Dr. Elizabeth Van Dyne has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Tohono O’odham Nation Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…
Beverly Malone outside

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

  • champion

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…
Headshot of Ana Bribiesca

Ana Bribiesca is the 2021 Yuma Champion for Young Children

  • champion

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…
headshot of Maria Avila

Maria Avila is the 2021 Pima North Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Maria Avila has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pima North Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
headshot of Gloria Pliego

Gloria Pliego is the 2021 Santa Cruz Region Champion

  • champion

Gloria Pliego has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Santa Cruz Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively…
baby photo of Audrey Optiz reading to her baby brother.

Audrey Opitz is the 2021 Gila Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Audrey Opitz has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Gila Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
Pima County Parenting Coalition logo

Pima County Parenting Coalition is the 2021 Pima South Champion for Young Children

  • champion

The Pima County Parenting Coalition has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pima South Region Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local…

David Barko is the 2021 Yavapai Champion for Young Children

  • champion

David Barko has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Yavapai Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively devote…

Grace Hecht is the La Paz/Mohave Champion for Young Children

  • champion

Grace Hecht of Bullhead City has been selected as the 2021 First Things First La Paz/Mohave Region Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local…

Stay Up To Date.

Join our email list to keep up with the latest news and information from FTF

Send me:

© First Things First. All Rights Reserved. • Privacy Policy • Accessibility • Website Feedback • Ombudsman-Citizens Aide