Centro De Desarrollo Familiar Seasonal Head Start Diocesis De Mayaguez, Inc.

Centro De Desarrollo Familiar Seasonal Head Start Diocesis De Mayaguez, Inc. is a non-profit organization and community development corporation registered in SAM.gov since October 2009, based in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. The organization specializes in providing comprehensive early childhood education and family support services, primarily focusing on low-income children from birth to age five. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Centro De Desarrollo Familiar Seasonal Head Start Diocesis De Mayaguez, Inc. works extensively with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, specifically the Office of Head Start, to deliver critical educational and developmental programs in Puerto Rican communities.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards from the Office of Head Start, totaling over $12.4 million in recent years, addressing various critical needs and program initiatives. These grants include comprehensive Early Head Start Project Grants supporting educational, health, nutritional, and social services designed to promote school readiness and child development. The organization has also received specialized disaster recovery grants related to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, enabling them to rebuild and repair facilities, replace lost equipment, and support children in underserved communities. Additional grants, such as those from the American Rescue Plan, have provided further support for early childhood programming. The grants consistently focus on promoting cognitive, physical, behavioral, and socio-emotional development for children, with performance periods typically ranging from two to five years and funding amounts varying from approximately $2 million to $10.4 million per award.