1,435
Population of young children (under age 6)
56%
Percentage of young children living in poverty
The boundaries of the San Carlos Apache Region are defined to be those of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. The region covers almost 3,000 square miles in east-central Arizona. Most of the region lies within Gila and Graham counties, although there is a small, uninhabited section in Pinal County. The reservation, which was established in 1871, is divided into four districts: Seven Mile Wash, Gilson Wash, Peridot and Bylas.
Priorities
The San Carlos Apache 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:
- Providing supports and services for families
- Promoting early screening and intervention
- Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
- Investing in early childhood professional development, retention and recruitment
- Building public awareness and support for early childhood development
- Developing early childhood systems for leadership and data and evaluation
Regional Publications
First Things First Staff
Regional Office
2250 Highway 60/70, Suite K
2250 Highway 60/70, Suite K
Quality First Head Start in Gilson Wash helps boy gain the skills needed to be ready for kindergarten
Sebastian finished his year at Head Start, where Williams noticed that he not only plays well with others but has gained some self-control, can follow…Read More