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Region Stories from Yuma

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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Caregiving program helps Yuma grandmother better understand child development

  • Yuma

Family, Friend and Neighbor Care provides support to informal caregivers who are caring for a small group of young children in a home setting. 

Leaders gather to discuss the child care crisis in Yuma.

Child care taskforce, led by the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, is announced at…

  • child care

Yuma leaders discuss the economic impact of the child care crisis and create a taskforce to raise solutions.

Home visitation program provides Yuma family extra layer of support

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The First Things First Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds the home visitation program, which offers personalized in-home support for families with…
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First scholar completes Child Development Associate credential through FTF support

  • Yuma

Karen Preston recently became the first scholar in Arizona to complete her CDA through online courses sponsored by First Things First.

Home visitation program helps Yuma boy live up to his legendary name

  • home visitation

The FTF Yuma Regional Partnership Council funds family resource centers to provide parents with free, in-home visits from a parent educator.
Welcome new regional council members

New regional council members share expertise and passion

  • AZ communities

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

Irene Garza is the 2022 Yuma Champion

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Irene Garza has been selected as the 2022 First Things First Yuma Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…
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Helping Arizona’s active military families find early childhood resources quickly

  • AZ communities

The collaboration between First Things First and Arizona’s military bases is evident during April’s Month of the Military Child.

Home visitation helps Yuma mom keep her premature baby on track with his developmental milestones

  • home visitation

The Healthy Families home visitation program provides parents with regular in-home visits from a trained parent coach.

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