August 17, 2022

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Anthony Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (Democrats, Maryland) today announced the Head Start Project for EasterSeal in Prince George County and throughout the region. announced $3,961,485 in federal funding for EasterSeals is a non-profit provider of early childhood education services focused on helping children from low-income families prepare for school by meeting their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. I’m here. Through the Head Start program, children develop literacy, math and social skills with the support of well-trained teachers and an engaging curriculum.

“Student success starts with early childhood learning. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly devastating impact on low-income communities. is.” lawmakers said“I am delighted to announce this funding to help young learners develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills they need to thrive and thrive in the classroom.”

The award was presented by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and Head Start. Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients serve her more than one million children each year in every state and territory of the United States, farmworker camps, and over 155 tribal communities. I’m here. Learn more about Head Start and Early Head Start programs and services here.

EasterSeals DC MD VA not only provides personalized child development and early intervention services, but also disability and community services for adults and veterans. EasterSeals provides employment assistance and mental health care for military families, engaging activities and extensive resources for adults with disabilities, and comprehensive services and support for caregivers. They work to reduce poverty and homelessness, improve health care and employment, and ensure the full and equal participation of people of all ages and abilities in their communities.