Velazquez Announces $5.2 Million for Head Start Programs

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that local education centers within New York's 7^th Congressional District have received federal grants to continue their Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

"Ultimately, Head Start programs save money and lives," said Velázquez. "It's about comprehensive well-being, not just academics. I am proud to see a wide range of local centers receive federal funding to continue the important work of educating our New Yorkers."

• Located in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services has provided over 100 years of education for local families. By providing support services in English, Spanish and Creole, the staff at Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services serve children and their families. HHS has awarded Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services with $1,121,001 in federal funds to continue their Head Start projects.
• An additional grant has been awarded to Grand Street Settlement in Lower East Side, New York. Grand Street Settlement will receive $1,897,212 in federal funds from HHS for their Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships. The funding will ensure the organization can continue providing personalized resources and direct services to inspire New Yorkers, strengthen families, and advocate for communities.
• Also based in the Lower East Side and spanning 31 locations throughout New York City,University Settlement Society of New York offers culturally sensitive services in Spanish, French, Cantonese and Mandarin to immigrants and low-income families. University Settlement Society of New York will be receiving $2,202,333 to continue their Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships.

"Low-income children deserve the opportunity to graduate, immigrant families deserve spaces for exercise and health, and all individuals deserve access to aging resources," said Velázquez. "Education centers are vital to our communities and I am proud to see these local education centers receive the funding necessary to continue their important work."

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