Durbin, Duckworth Announce $46.8 Million For Head Start Programs In Illinois | U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois

07.21.22

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) immediately introduced a complete of $46,851,870 in U.S. Division of Well being and Human Companies (HHS) grants to help Head Begin providers for youngsters below the age of 5 in receiving wrap-around help in early studying and growth.

“This federal funding can be put towards constructing the muse for lifelong success for youngsters by supporting their early studying, well being, and household well-being,” Durbin stated. “I hope these organizations will thrive and open up new alternatives to native Illinois households with this additional help.”

“Head Begin and Early Head Begin packages are essential for youths all through Illinois to have the instruments they should succeed each inside and outdoors of the classroom,” Duckworth stated. “Investments in early childhood training and parental help packages are investments in our future. I’m proud to proceed supporting this program with Senator Durbin to assist kids attain their full potential.”

Recipients of the Head Begin grants embrace:

• Illinois Motion for Youngsters: $6,914,619
• Board of Training (INC): $2,178,465
• Illinois Division of Human Companies: $3,601,798
• Mount Vernon Metropolis Colleges, District 80: $1,867,975
• Illinois Valley Financial Growth Corp: $2,210,120
• Southern Illinois College: $3,923,429
• Springfield City League, Inc.: $6,494,331
• Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.: $13,533,713
• Evanston/Skokie Neighborhood Consolidated College District 65: $3,253,588
• Rock Island-Milan College District, Inc.: $2,873,832

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