The Rhode Island Department of Human Services was awarded a $4,945,055 Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The project, which runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027, aims to improve and coordinate early childhood care and education services for children from birth to age five in Rhode Island. Key objectives include conducting needs assessments, developing strategic plans, enhancing family engagement, improving program quality, and expanding access to early childhood services across a mixed delivery system. The grant will support state-level initiatives to strengthen the early childhood workforce, enhance program quality, and increase access to services, particularly in high-need communities. The Department of Human Services will sub-award portions of the funding to local government entities, non-profits, universities, and community service providers to implement the program.
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