WASHINGTON – The Early
Head Start programs at Head Start of Rockland have been approved for $1.4
million in US Department of Health and Human Services funding.
The money will be used to support childcare and grow early education and
development services for low-income families in Rockland County.
Head Start and Early Head Start provide comprehensive child development
programs for low-income children from birth to age five, as well as support
and services for their families.
Community organizations are awarded grants to provide Head Start and Early
Head Start services in their community through HUD.
The Rockland grant was announced by Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten
Gillibrand.
