Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $9 Million In Head Start Grants For Brooklyn & Staten Island

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U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced more than $9 million in grants for early childhood education programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island, which will serve children from low-income families. Community organizations from across the state applied for the funding, and the award to three programs in New York City will support Early Head Start and Head Start programs that provide critical education and development services.

"Skillfully educating our children from an early age via quality Head Start programs is a key to a bright academic future," said Senator Schumer. "This wise investment in Head Start programs on Staten Island and Brooklyn will bring real results to young students by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. I am proud to support this essential funding and will continue to deliver resources to support Head Start programs in New York"

"Early education programs provide the strongest foundation for our children's success, which is why these new grants are so important for New York families," said Senator Gillibrand. "With this new funding, our community Early Learning and Head Start programs will have the resources they need to serve our students and prepare them for bright futures in the classroom and beyond."

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