Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,717,810 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for three Head Start Programs at MountainHeart Community Services, Raleigh County Community Action Association and PRIDE Community Services. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5 through services that provide early learning and emotional development, health and safety and family well-being.

“Every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education, no matter their background or where they live in our great state,” said Senator Manchin. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $4.7 million to support the critical efforts of these three Head Start Programs, which will provide children in Wyoming, Raleigh and Logan counties with the skills and foundation they need for a bright future. As a long-time supporter of Head Start programs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for funding to support educational opportunities for all children across the Mountain State.”

Individual awards listed below:

• $2,111,359 – MountainHeart Community Services, Oceana
• $1,530,211 – Raleigh County Community Action Association, Beckley
• $1,076,240 – PRIDE Community Services, Logan