Federal Grant Award Summary

San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) received a $14.1 million Project Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031. This five-year award funds comprehensive early childhood education and family support services designed to promote school readiness among low-income children in San Joaquin County, California.

Under this award, SJCOE will deliver Head Start and Early Head Start services encompassing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other support services. These services will include local Head Start preschool programs serving primarily 3- and 4-year-old children, as well as Early Head Start programs serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. The program emphasizes parental engagement as a core component of service delivery and will be tailored to address the specific needs of families in the San Joaquin County service area. SJCOE, as a local government educational agency with extensive experience administering federal education and workforce development programs, is responsible for ensuring compliance with performance standards related to school readiness outcomes, health and family well-being metrics, and all applicable federal requirements throughout the five-year project period.