EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDING ANNOUNCED

Maryland U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressman David Trone have announced more than $4.5 million in federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs to expand early learning, development, health services and family well-being in Garrett and Washington Counties. Of that total, Garrett County’s Community Action Committee will receive just over $1.6 million. The money comes from the Office of Head Start, through the Department of Health and Human Services.