Fiscal Year 2024 Mid-Year Report | July 1 - December 31, 2023

The Pima County Board of Supervisor’s recent approval of the Prosperity Initiative Board Policy E36.2 reiterated the County’s commitment to early childhood education as a pathway out of poverty for working parents and their children. Attached is the mid-year report concerning the Pima Early Education Program, also known as PEEPs. Mid way through the third year of the program, it is remarkable to see the growth in the number of children being served, which currently stands at 1,698.

Funding for the program continues to be provided by the County’s share of Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, with preparations underway to transfer to Pima County Library District funding. Funding is also provided by the City of Tucson, Town of Marana, Town of Oro Valley, and school districts, with private donations to the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. Discussions are underway with cities and towns for continued funding for next Fiscal Year.