CCC&Y Spotlight — Coalition planning for busy Spring outreach season

Apr 2, 2024 | CCC&Y Info & Events

Representatives from Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) staff the Family Health Fair at Star School in Leupp. Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2024. See more photos below.

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — As the snow melts and the weather warms up, a variety of organizations are busy planning and presenting a number of health, welfare and education fairs throughout Northern Arizona.

The Coalition opened its outreach season on March 28 by staffing the Family Health Fair at Star School in Leupp. The event, presented by Star School and the Winslow Indian Health Care Center, featured a number of information tables for parents staffed by representatives from the Coconino County Health & Human Services, Coconino County Parks & Recreation, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA), North Country HealthCare, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension — Coconino County and the Winslow Indian Health Care Center and Youth Wellness.

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Up next for the Coalition’s outreach effort is the 3rd Annual “Spring into Health Page Health & Wellness Fair,” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 4-5 at the Page Public Library, 479 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page.

The event features dental screenings (including sealants, x-rays and cleanings), early childhood resources, prizes and giveaways. Presented by the Page Early Childhood Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

Contact First Things First Program Coordinator Specialist Jacque Gencarelle at 480-322-5843 or jgencarelle@firstthingsfirst.org for more information.

More resource events to come. Visit our Events page for the latest updates…

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More photos from the March 28, 2024 Family Health Fair at Star School in Leupp.