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Head Start Program

$2.1 billion was included for Head Start Program funding and the expansion of the Early Head Start Program.

New Mexico will receive $5.7 million in funding for Head Start Program.  The state will receive additional funds for the Early Head Start Program – the amount has not been determined yet.

Office: Administration for Children and Families

Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Purpose: Funding is administered directly to Head Start programs in states to provide development, educational, health, nutritional, social and other activities that prepare children to succeed in school.

NM Profile: www.newmexicokids.org

Phone: (505) 827-8409