Region Stories from Graham/Greenlee

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.

Preschool teacher standing in front of small children in a colorful classroom with the alphabet and white board on the wall.

Growing the early childhood table in eastern Arizona

April 17, 2024
Graham/Greenlee early care and education systems building

FTF’s Shari Elkins works with community partners in the region to spread the same message: School readiness equals workforce readiness. Read More

Reading bonds siblings in Graham County

1/10/2018
literacy

Trever Sanchez’s favorite pastime has always been reading.His grandmother, Cindy Stratton, remembers first being introduced to the Dolly Parton…

Paulette LeBlanc is Graham/Greenlee’s 2017 Champion for Young Children

6/5/2017
Graham/Greenlee

Paulette LeBlanc has been selected as the 2017 Graham/Greenlee First Things First Champion for Young Children.The award is given to local champions who…

Military veteran finds quality child care to help son learn and grow

3/1/2017
early care and education

Kyle Wright, a veteran, was running out of options.The Navy veteran and single dad was working full-time and taking college classes through the GI Bill, and he…

Early literacy programs prepare Safford kindergartener for success

7/18/2016
literacy

Stacy Broman-McAdams was new to the Safford community when she first saw an ad for Toddler Story Time at the Safford Library.Broman-McAdams, an experienced…

Access to safe, quality child care gives family a boost

7/11/2016
Quality First

How does a single father raise three little girls and hold a job? For the family of Safford resident Joshua, the First United Methodist…

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