The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe was awarded a $634,249 Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDF, CFDA 93.575) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families on October 1, 2024. This block grant funding will enable the tribe to deliver essential child care services, including child care subsidies, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development programs, and research on child care policies and practices. The grant aims to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care, support working families, promote child development, and enhance early childhood education infrastructure within the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe community. As a subrecipient, the tribe has also participated in school nutrition programs overseen by the South Dakota Department of Education, further extending its reach in serving the community's needs.
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