The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act continues to benefit communities around the country. Today, The Record of Hackensack, New Jersey reported that their community is set to receive $1.3 million in recovery funding for early childhood education programs. The article titled Programs for children and babies get stimulus boost, stated:
The Head Start programs provide early childhood education services to over one million children, and families and workers depend on these programs not only for invaluable early education, but for employment. Nancy Griner, Head Start Director for the area, attested to the benefits of early education in the article:
Head Start programs are services that our communities cannot afford to lose, especially in tough economic times -- and this isn’t a story that’s limited to New Jersey. Local papers around the United States have written on the importance of Recovery Act funds for early education in their communities, including UNR News in Nevada, The New Mexico Independent, and Oklahoma’s The Express-Star. The story of the Recovery Act’s success is being told in communities nationwide.
“Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will contribute more than $1.3 million in additional federal support in providing vital services to Bergen County families, according to the Bergen County Community Action Partnership (BCCAP). The stimulus funds have allowed for the expansion of both Head Start to 40 additional families and the inception of Early Head Start for 72 families.”
The Head Start programs provide early childhood education services to over one million children, and families and workers depend on these programs not only for invaluable early education, but for employment. Nancy Griner, Head Start Director for the area, attested to the benefits of early education in the article:
"This holistic program includes education, health, mental health, social services, and nutrition services for children from income eligible families. Also, additional special services are provided for children with disabilities. We focus on the total development of the child, while creating a more stable family environment."
Head Start programs are services that our communities cannot afford to lose, especially in tough economic times -- and this isn’t a story that’s limited to New Jersey. Local papers around the United States have written on the importance of Recovery Act funds for early education in their communities, including UNR News in Nevada, The New Mexico Independent, and Oklahoma’s The Express-Star. The story of the Recovery Act’s success is being told in communities nationwide.
