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.

Quality First paves way to success for veteran Yuma provider

October 1, 2026
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For child care provider Gabriela Torres, being a part of Quality First has been a dream come true and changed her life. Read More

Quality First preschool prepares Yuma siblings for kindergarten success

12/12/2017
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As a divorced single mother of 2-year-old twin boys and a 9-month-old daughter, Laura Elena Torres of Yuma struggled to make rent, food and other monthly…

Dr. Sonal Subbu is Yuma’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
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Dr. Sonal Subbu has been selected as the 2017 Yuma First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Yuma mom helps build her daughter’s vocabulary by reading to her from day one

2/2/2017
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When Amy Crawford gave birth to her baby girl, she felt an overwhelming anxiety.“We felt lost and scared and did not know what to do,”…

Mark Becker is Yuma’s 2018 Champion for Young Children

1/19/2017
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Mark Becker has been selected as the 2018 Yuma First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer…

Parents as Teachers helps Yuma child find her words

7/18/2016
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Abigail Rauso and her husband Michael were troubled when their baby Hannah was a little over a year old and not speaking words.The child would communicate in…

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