The District of Columbia Government, operating as the DC State Education Office, was awarded a $4,998,859 Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. This three-year grant, effective September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2027, supports the District's efforts to improve and coordinate its early childhood care and education system for children from birth to age five. Key objectives include conducting needs assessments, developing strategic plans, enhancing family engagement, improving program quality, and expanding access to early childhood services across Washington, D.C. The DC State Education Office plans to sub-grant portions of the funding to local agencies, schools, and community organizations to directly implement programs and services aimed at ensuring low-income and disadvantaged children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.
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