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Phoenix North Region

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65,304

Population of young children (under age 6)

24%

Percentage of young children living in poverty

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The Phoenix North Region is primarily the city of Phoenix north of Thomas Road. The region also includes the unincorporated communities of Anthem and New River to the north. Note that the Phoenix neighborhoods of Ahwatukee and Paradise Valley Village are assigned to the East Maricopa Region, and some Phoenix neighborhoods adjacent to Glendale are assigned to the Northwest Maricopa Region.

Priorities

The Phoenix North 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:

  • Scholarships for children to access high-quality early learning
  • Improving the quality of child care and preschool programs
  • Strengthening families through voluntary home visiting and family resource centers


First Things First Staff

Annette Sutfin

Sr. Director, Phoenix/GRIC Regional Area

480.710.0280

Kendra Smiley

Regional Director, Phoenix North

602.571.0616

Linn Carrasco

Program Service Coordinator

602.771.4017

Danae Gandara

Administrative Specialist II - Phoenix Regions

602.771.5131

Randy Clarke

Community Engagement Coordinator - Phoenix Area

480.601.5998

Austin Bates

Community Engagement Coordinator - Phoenix Area

480.601.6029

Regional Office

4000 N Central Ave
Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85012

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