releases: https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-new-grant-strengthen-olathe-head-start-programs
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| https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-announces-new-grant-strengthen-olathe-head-start-programs | Davids Announces New Grant to Strengthen Olathe Head Start Programs | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | KS | Sharice Davids | D000629 | davids.house.gov | davids | https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Olathe Public School’s Head Start program with a new federal grant. The $1.9 million award will be used to continue providing early education opportunities and family support services to children and families in the Olathe area. “These programs provide affordable early education and care that working parents can count on, help children build the skills they need to succeed, and create good-paying jobs for educators right here at home,” said Davids. “Head Start is incredibly important to our community and I am fighting to preserve funding so kids have the resources they need.” "Olathe Public Schools is proud to have been a Head Start grantee for 65 years," said Dr. Kim Hawkins, Director of Early Childhood, Olathe Public Schools. "The continuation of this funding reflects a longstanding commitment to supporting children and families throughout our community. Through high-quality early learning, strong family partnerships, and connections to important resources, Olathe Head Start helps support the whole child and the whole family. We are grateful for the partnership between Head Start, our school district, and the families we serve, and we are excited to continue building strong foundations for our youngest learners!" Students in early childhood education programs are 25 percent more likely to graduate high school and are four times more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree in comparison to non-Head Start students. Children in Head Start are also healthier and have better social and emotional skills. In adulthood, statistics show that former Head Start students experience greater economic stability and earn higher wages. | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |