Congressman Cohen Announces $7.4 Million in Head Start Funding

MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Shelby County Board of Education will receive a grant of $7,446,186 for its Head Start projects from January through June 29 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I am always pleased to see these investments in our young students, giving them the help, knowledge, skills and guidance they need to become successful and productive citizens. Head Start is an investment in our community, its children and our future."

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