65
Population of young children (under age 6)
65%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a federally-recognized, sovereign tribe located in the most southwestern corner of Arizona, 13 miles south of Yuma and along the Colorado River. The Cocopah (Kwapa), also known as the River People, have historically lived along the lower Colorado River and delta. They are descendants of the Yuman-language speaking people that occupied the lands along the Colorado River. The current Cocopah Reservation is comprised of three noncontiguous regions: East, North and West Reservations. The boundaries of the First Things First Cocopah Tribe Region match those of the Cocopah Reservation.
Priorities
The Cocopah Tribe Regional Partnership Council makes strategic investments to support the healthy development and learning of the young children in the region. The regional council’s priorities include:
- Strengthening families through voluntary home visiting
- Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
- Promoting healthy lifestyles through wellness education
- Providing professional development for early care and education professionals
- Helping children transition to kindergarten
Regional Publications
First Things First Staff
Regional Office
233 S 2nd AveYuma, AZ 85364
