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Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal announced over $2.4 million for local Head Start programs today. These grant funds were secured through the American Rescue Plan that Congressman Neal helped to write.  

“This investment will help our local Head Start programs continue preparing children in western and central Massachusetts for success, and help parents get back to work to help grow our economy knowing their kids are safe and cared for,” said Congressman Neal.

Programs in the First Congressional District that received funding include:

• Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start, Inc.: $1,206,073
• Berkshire County Head Start Child Development Program: $379,291

Programs that service children in both the First and Second Congressional Districts include:

• Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.: $524,067
• Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.: $314,680

The funding for Head Start comes in addition to $510,544,054 Congressman Neal secured to help Massachusetts reopen child care providers safely, keep workers on payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families.

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