The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $1,086,591 Project Grant under the Head Start federal program (CFDA 93.600) to Western Kentucky University, effective November 1, 2024. The award supports the provision of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services for low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Kentucky over a 5-year period through October 31, 2029. The Head Start program aims to promote school readiness by enhancing the cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development of children from disadvantaged backgrounds prior to their entry into kindergarten.
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