MIDDLETOWN – The Regional
Economic Community Action Program will receive just under $1.8 million
from the federal Department of Health and Human Services for Orange County’s
Early Learning and Head Start programs.
The money provides the resources for education and development services
for low-income children.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive child development
programs for children from birth to age five, pregnant women and families.
The programs focus on preparing children for school.
“Education is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs
available to families,” said RECAP CEO Charles Quinn. “RECAP
truly believes that education is a pathway out of poverty and as Orange
County’s anti-poverty program, we are proud to provide that pathway
to our community’s children and their families.”
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY18) announced the grant noting he
has secured more than $3 million in HHS funds for RECAP.
