Region Stories from Pima North

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.

FTF CEO Melinda Morrison Gulick stands at a podium speaking at the United Way breakfast event.

Tucson business and education community show up in a big way for early childhood at awards breakfast

February 22, 2024
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The breakfast, Early Education is Everyone’s Business, brought together more than 600 business leaders and educators to champion the cause. Read More

Specialized home visitation program helps Tucson boy catch up on developmental milestones

12/2/2021
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The FTF Pima North Regional Council funds the Parents as Teachers Children with Special Needs program that provides the family with a parent coach.

Woman kneeling in a sandbox with three preschool students.

Pima County collaboration makes high-quality early learning more accessible to preschoolers

9/15/2021
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Early childhood advocates in Pima County have succeeded in securing funding for about 1,200 scholarships for preschoolers.

Maria Avila is the 2021 Pima North Champion for Young Children

7/2/2021
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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…

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Registered nurse helps new mom care for infant son in Tucson

12/21/2020
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The Nurse-Family Partnership program provides regular visits by trained nurses starting in early pregnancy through the child’s second year.

Joan Wagener is the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion

12/3/2020
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Pima County Superior Court Judge Joan Wagener has been selected as the 2020 First Things First Pima North Champion.

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Great Expectations keeps pre-k teacher forever learning

7/23/2020
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Pre-k teacher Ysidro Holmes is flourishing, thanks in part to support and mentoring from the Great Expectations program, funded through First Things First.

Nurse-Family Partnership program helps pregnant Tucson mother ensure her baby is healthy, safe and…

11/15/2019
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“It is so helpful to have someone who is an expert share ideas and resources with me,” said Rosalinda Vergara

Bill Berk is the 2019 Pima North Region Champion

5/24/2019
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Bill Berk has been selected as the 2019 First Things First Pima North Region Champion for Young Children.

Quality First scholarship helps Tucson boy find a consistent daily routine

12/18/2018
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Quality First preschool shows parents the importance of daily structure, such as nap schedules, meal times, reading daily.

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