CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

WILLIAMSON — Millions of dollars will help early childhood education in West Williamson.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Coalfield Community Action Partnership Head Start Program in West Williamson a little more than $5.2 million, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced April 26.

“Every child in West Virginia deserves access to a quality education, no matter their background or where they live in our great state,” Manchin said in a news release. “Head Start provides children with the skills and foundation they need for a bright future, and I am pleased HHS is investing more than $5.2 million to support the critical efforts of the Coalfield Community Action Partnership. As a longtime supporter of Head Start programs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for funding to support educational opportunities for all West Virginia children.”

Head Start supports educational growth from birth to age 5.