The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $899,296 Project Grant (CFDA 93.600 Head Start) to the Burke County Board of Education in Georgia. This 5-year award, effective from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029, will support the provision of comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services through the Burke County Head Start program. As a subrecipient, the Burke County Board of Education has previously participated in over 20 federal education grant programs to provide K-12 services such as special education, student enrichment, teacher development, and COVID-19 relief. This Head Start award enables the continuation of the district's work to promote school readiness and enhance the cognitive, physical, behavioral, and social-emotional development of low-income children prior to kindergarten entry.
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