The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $2,659,745 Project Grant under the Head Start (CFDA 93.600) program to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) on January 1, 2025. This 5-year award supports the delivery of comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutritional, and social services to low-income families in Pennsylvania through the Early Head Start program. As the state-level agency responsible for administering a range of social services, PA DHS will leverage this funding to provide holistic support aimed at enhancing the cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development of young children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The award enables PA DHS to continue its role as a critical component of Pennsylvania's social safety net, delivering essential early learning and family assistance programs through collaborative partnerships across the state.
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