Sen. Brown Announces More Than $1 Million in Federal Funds for Head Start Programs in Belmont County

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced $1,008,504 in new federal funds to support Head Start programs run by Community Action Commission of Belmont County, Inc., serving Barnesville, Bellaire, Flushing, Martins Ferry, Powhatan Point, and St. Clairsville. The funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“This is excellent news for Belmont County families and their children,” Brown said. “Head Start ensures that children have the skills they need to succeed in elementary school and beyond.”

Head Start is a federal program that provides children, until the age of five, from low-income families with programming to prepare them for school. These programs, including health, nutrition, and social services, are designed to ensure their healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development. More information on Head Start can be found here.

###