Congressman Veasey Announces $22 Million Grant for Dallas County Head Start Program

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $22 million to the Head Start of Greater Dallas Early Head Start and Head Start Program in Dallas, Texas.

"Early childhood education is one of the most important investments our country can make," said Congressman Veasey. "Programs such as Early Head Start and Head Start are critical to ensure that we level the playing field so that all our children succeed. That is why I will continue to advocate for adequately funding the Early Childhood Education programs."

Kenneth R. Gilbert the CEO of the Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. is excited about this opportunity. "Head Start of Greater Dallas is ecstatic that we have received this added support to serve Dallas County children and families with high quality 0-3 early childhood education and family services. It is imperative that we nurture and teach children early, as learning begins in the womb. Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. is proud to provide fundamental and lifelong impact in this community."

Head Start of Greater Dallas operates 41 centers and has provided services for more than 91,000 children and families in Dallas County since its inception over 20 years ago. Currently, they serve 3,699 children in Head Start and 242 children in Early Head Start. The grant awarded will ensure that the organization will have qualified educators, nutritional, and health services to continue to serve those most vulnerable families in our community.

For more information on grants, please visit: www.veasey.house.gov.

Marc Veasey

Marc Veasey

CONGRESSMAN, DISTRICT 33

Veasey made a key elevation up the political ladder, from being a Fort Worth-based state representative to head up the new Congressional District 33. Veasey staved off 12 other Democratic opponents, before facing and defeating Domingo Garcia in the Democratic runoff, then easily defeating Republican Chuck Bradley and Green Party candidate Ed Lindsey, becoming the first Black in Fort Worth to win election of a federal seat. Veasey has been assigned to the U.S House's Armed Services Committee, but he is also expected to work closely with Eddie Bernice Johnson of District 30. Exciting days are ahead for Veasey.