DELAWARE (12/10/2014) A $5.5 million federal grant will help Delaware offer more services for infants, toddlers and their families.
The award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was announced today at a White House Summit on Early Education.
The award, spread out over five years, will help low-income families receive comprehensive services, state officials said, including health and developmental screenings; expanded family engagement opportunities such as home visits and conferences; support for parents’ education and other needs; and health and nutrition services.
Grant partners, where services will be available, include:
New Castle County: La Fiesta at the Latin American Community Center, Our Future Child Care, LLC
Kent County: Telemon Early Head Start, Sunshine Home
Sussex County: Parents and Children Together at Tech, Primeros Pasos.