WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren announced today a $2.1 million grant for the Northeast Community Action Agency of Jay from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will be used for the agency’s Head Start program across Northeastern Oklahoma.
“I am very pleased this funding is headed to Northeastern Oklahoma,” Boren said. “Establishing a quality and safe environment for our children’s early education gives them the tools they need to succeed and to learn the fundamental lessons of life. I look forward to working with NEOCAA in the future to acquire grant funding for these important education initiatives.”
The mission of the NEOCAA Head Start Program is to provide comprehensive child development services for all enrolled children. Head Start also provides a supportive environment for families of these children by using community resources to help families achieve their goals. Educational services are located in 21 classrooms in 9 centers in Craig, Delaware and Ottawa counties. Support services - medical, dental, transportation, and other - are provided by family service workers together with community partners. Services for children with special needs are coordinated by the Head Start Disability Manager in cooperation with area public schools.
“We are very appreciative of Congressman Boren’s efforts on behalf of Eastern Oklahoma,” said Jean Cooper, Executive Director of Northeast Community Action Agency. “This funding will not only provide these education services to our children, but it will also provide them with a healthy environment as well.”
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