Dallas City Wire

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement following the announcement of a social services grant in the amount of $1,489,413 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Head Start of Greater Dallas.

Head Start of Greater Dallas provides life-changing education to over 2500 students at 45 full-day centers throughout Dallas County, and has cared for North Texas families for over 35 years. Congresswoman Crockett is a strong advocate for early childhood education and spoke out against proposed Republican budget cuts to Head Start during congressional negotiations over the federal debt ceiling earlier this year.

"Early childhood education providers like Head Start are constantly under threat of being defunded by right-wing extremists - which means it's more important than ever that the Biden-Harris Administration direct federal dollars to those that need it the most," said Rep. Crockett. "Having visited Head Start in April, I saw firsthand the incredible work being done to make sure our kids in this community grow up, and grow up well."

"We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve and support our EHS-CCP children and families," said Kathryn L. McCartney, CEO of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. "This grant not only provides quality care for children, it allows Head Start of Greater Dallas to continue working with our community partners and child care providers to ensure a seamless delivery of services."

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