Rep. Nick Langworthy announced that Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. has been awarded $6,767,042 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start Projects.

“I am proud to support the over $6.7 million from HHS for Head Start Projects in Chautauqua,” said Langworthy. “Head Start programming is essential to families in our community and this funding will ensure children have the best opportunity to learn and be nurtured. I am excited to see this program flourish with this federal assistance.”

Head Start is based on the premise that all children share certain needs and that children of income eligible families can benefit from a comprehensive developmental program to meet those needs. The program maximizes the strengths and unique experiences of each child. The family, which is the principal influence on the child’s development, is a direct participant in the program.