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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced the third installment of a federal grant for Luzerne County Head Start for 2022. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant disbursement of $4,955,978 will be used for the continuation of high quality, comprehensive, early childhood education for children in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.

“I am proud to fight for our children’s success, for our country’s future success, by supporting federal investments in early childhood programs that will help our kids learn, be healthy, and become ready for school,” said Rep. Cartwright. “I applaud Luzerne County Head Start on receiving this award and their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for children and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania.”

“Head Start is unique in its comprehensive approach to serve the needs of both children and their families,” said Luzerne County Head Start, Executive Director, Lynn Evans Biga. “These funds allow us to support families and to provide young children with a high-quality early childhood education, which helps them develop into successful and responsible adults. Without your support, these much-needed services would not be possible.”

Head Start programs provide children in low-income families with education services focused on early learning, health and family well-being. These programs promote children’s growth and development and give parents an opportunity to become actively engaged in their child’s education. Head Start and Early Head Start has improved the lives of more than 37 million children and their families, providing them with the skills they need to succeed in school and in their lives.

Federal funding for Head Start services is authorized by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the Department of Health & Human Services.