The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $747,431 Project Grant (CFDA 93.600 - Head Start) to Family, Inc., doing business as Firefly, for the Early Head Start program. This 5-year grant, with a start date of February 1, 2025 and an end date of January 31, 2030, will enable Family, Inc. to provide comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Southwest Iowa. 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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