Congressman Thompson Announces Over $12.7 Million in HHS Head Start Grant Awards for Mississippi

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two significant grants totaling more than $12.7 million to support Head Start programs in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District.

The grants are awarded as follows:

• Hinds County Human Resource Agency – $9,595,720
  Funding supports comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services under the Head Start program.
• Coahoma Opportunities, Inc. – $3,122,149
  This grant will enable continued operation and enhancement of Head Start services in Coahoma County and surrounding communities.

“These grants represent a vital investment in the future of our children and families,” said Congressman Thompson. “Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong success, and I am proud to support programs that ensure every child—regardless of their zip code—has access to quality care and education.”