CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley
Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, today announced $15,670,945 from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs across West
Virginia.
“A
solid educational foundation opens countless doors in life,” Senator Capito
said. “I’m glad to see this funding come in support of our Head Start
programs in southern West Virginia that will prepare young West Virginians for
a lifetime of learning. Providing educational resources to our children in West
Virginia will help prepare them for the future and set them on a path towards
success. As a Head Start champion, I will continue to advocate for our state’s
Head Start programs and make sure they receive the support they need.”
“We
know early childhood education is a significant indicator of future educational
success and Head Start programs provide West Virginia’s children important
building blocks. I’m pleased to see this funding awarded and know it will have
a real impact on the children who benefit from it. As a member of the Senate
Appropriations committee, I will continue to secure funding that will give our
children every opportunity to be successful,” said Senator Manchin.
Individual awards listed below:
· $7,132,931 – Southwestern Community Action Council
· $4,781,116 – Coalfield Community Action Partnership
· $3,756, 898 – Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia
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