Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $66 Million for Head Start Programs in San Bernardino County

The grant will support quality early learning programs for children in the Inland Empire, regardless of financial background

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $66,447,189 grant award for San Bernardino County's Head Start Programs to ensure quality early education for children in the Inland Empire and set them up for academic success.

"All children in the Inland Empire deserve accessible, quality early childhood education and the life-changing impacts it can have," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "During my time as a Head Start teacher's aide, I saw firsthand how building a strong educational foundation from an early age can set children up for success in school and beyond. I'm proud to announce this funding for San Bernardino County to continue educating our youngest minds and helping children and families in our region build brighter futures."

"San Bernardino County is pleased to accept this federal grant, which represents the annual funding for our Preschool Services Head Start and Early Head Start programs," said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. "These programs serve more than 2,000 children and their families through entry into kindergarten and provide educational, health, and family engagement services. Additionally, Preschool Services works with other county departments and community agencies to help families navigate food and housing insecurity and maximize career opportunities to achieve economic stability."

The funding comes as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children & Families' Office of Head Start. The grant will support San Bernardino County's Head Start Center-Based and Home-Based programs, which provide low-income families with early learning and social services that support childhood development, family well-being and overall health.