For Release: Thursday, January 31, 2008
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Southern Seven Health Department, located in Ullin, has been awarded a $2,103,990 Head Start grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The money will be used for Head Start program.
“This funding will help continue an important local program,” Costello said. “Early schooling is a key to future success in school and a great investment. I will continue to work to help provide sound learning environments for all children.”
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