Region Stories from Pascua Yaqui Tribe

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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Parenting/caregiver workshops at Dr. Fernando Escalante Tribal Library help grandmother learn to communicate with grandson

November 22, 2022
parenting education tribal Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds parenting workshops to encourage early childhood development and literacy with parents and caregivers. Read More

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division is the 2022 FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

8/19/2022
Champions

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services Division has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The award is…

New regional council members share expertise and passion

7/8/2022
AZ communities

There are 36 new regional partnership council members joining the more than 250 dedicated community members across Arizona.

Two young children running outside of their portable classroom as the teacher looks on.

Expanding child care options in Arizona one center at a time

4/27/2022
Gila

In recent years, across Arizona, FTF has supported expanded child care options through direct funding and collaborating on ideas.

Professional development helps Pascua Yaqui early childhood teachers build a learning foundation…

10/26/2021
professional development

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Council funds a professional development program that benefits early childhood teachers in the region.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team is the 2021 Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion

8/26/2021
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Incident and Community Response Team has been selected as the 2021 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champion for Young Children.The…

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Pascua Yaqui Tribe boy develops cognitive skills through daily play time

12/21/2020
parent education/awareness

The FTF Pascua Yaqui Tribe Regional Partnership Council funds the workshops to help families in the role of their child’s first teacher.

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Arizona’s tribal communities resiliently continue early childhood services through pandemic

10/9/2020
Cocopah Tribe

Early childhood providers have found ways to connect with families, despite the lack of internet connection and access to technology.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers are the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Champions

6/29/2020
Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Child Care Program and child care providers have been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pascua Yaqui Tribe Region Champions for Young…

Gaining a first-time classroom experience before the first day of school

2/19/2020
early care and education

FTF’s Transition to Kindergarten Strategy is designed to help children who have not had the benefit of attending preschool to get classroom experience.

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