Spanberger Announces More than $4.1 Million in Funding for Culpeper County Head Start Program

Mar 16, 2021
Education
Local Issues
Press

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced one federal grant of more than $4.1 million to Culpeper Human Services to help fund their Head Start programs.

“Virginia’s long-term economic success depends on the health, safety, and education outcomes of the next generation of Virginians. I’ve personally had the opportunity to visit Culpeper Head Start, and I’ve seen firsthand the fervent dedication of local Head Start administrators and educators to the wellbeing of Culpeper kids and families. They deserve our strongest support,” said Spanberger. “I’d like to thank HHS for its continued commitment to the Commonwealth’s children and for expanding education opportunities for children during their crucial early years. Head Start has a demonstrated record of improving outcomes for children and families across our communities, and this award positions it for continued success here in Virginia.”

These federal funds are distributed as follows:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): $4,158,152 to fund Head Start programs in Culpeper County through funding to Culpeper Human Services.

BACKGROUND

Since arriving in the U.S. House, Spanberger has fought to strengthen support for Head Start programs in Central Virginia and across the country. Last month, she reintroduced her bipartisan legislation to allow Head Start programs to receive Federal Work-Study dollars and to give college students additional opportunities to gain experience in the field of early childhood education.

Last year, Spanberger received the “2020 Head Start Pledge Award” from the National Head Start Association for demonstrating a commitment to fulfilling the Head Start pledge to serve children and families in Central Virginia.

###

Recent Posts


Nov 27, 2024
Local Issues

Spanberger Statement Ahead of Thanksgiving Day

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement ahead of Thanksgiving Day. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and to give thanks for the many things we hold dear — like our families, our communities, and our freedoms. “I’m thankful for those who make our celebrations […]



Nov 25, 2024
Womens' Issues

Spanberger Backs Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect Victims & Criminalize Publication of Revenge Porn

The “TAKE IT DOWN Act” Would Criminalize the Publication of & Threat to Publish Non-Consensual Intimate Images, Including Computer-Generated Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse — also known as revenge pornography. In 2021, Spanberger voted to pass legislation — which President Biden […]



Nov 21, 2024
Healthcare

Spanberger, Smith, Kaine, Cotton Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Address Drug Shortages

According to the FDA, More Than 275 Drugs Are Currently in Shortage The “End Drug Shortages Act” is Supported by Inova Health System, UVA Health, & VCU Health System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) […]