Columbia Child Development Program Inc.

Columbia Child Development Program Inc., located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since October 2009 and dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization primarily focuses on delivering Head Start programs that support low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Their mission centers on promoting school readiness and holistic child development through integrated educational, health, nutritional, and social services.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards, most significantly from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically through the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). Their most recent major award is a $1,144,912 grant running from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030, which will continue their comprehensive child development services. Additionally, Columbia Child Development Program has consistently received sub-awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which reimburses meal services for children and adults in approved care facilities. These sub-awards have been recurring monthly since at least 2020, with specific focus on providing nutritional support and emergency operational funds, particularly during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The organization has also benefited from American Rescue Plan Act funding, further demonstrating its crucial role in supporting child welfare and nutrition programs at the local and federal levels.