Project Grant 04ND000062

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $874,017.00 Project Grant to Children First, Inc., a non-profit organization in Sarasota, Florida, under the Head Start Disaster Recovery program (CFDA 93.356). The funding supports the restoration of comprehensive early childhood education and support services for low-income families in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The grant enables Children First, Inc. to repair damaged facilities, replace lost equipment and supplies, and continue delivering critical Head Start and Early Head Start programs that promote the cognitive, physical, behavioral, and socio-emotional development of children aged 0-5 years. Additionally, the organization receives supplemental funding through the Child Care Food Program to provide meal services as part of its holistic approach to supporting early childhood development and family well-being.