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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families have awarded the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) the federal Head Start and Early Head Start grant for Bucks County. The annual grant award of $5,849,283 will allow the Bucks IU to continue serving eligible children and families throughout the county for the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025. The Bucks IU has successfully administered Head Start and Early Head Start services in Bucks County since 2015. Through this renewed five-year grant, the Bucks IU will provide services to 362 children and families across the region. The organization extends its sincere appreciation to families, staff members, state and U.S. legislators, elected officials, school district superintendents, and community partners for their continued support and advocacy of the Bucks IU Head Start and Early Head Start programs. “This award is a direct result of the incredible collaboration among families, staff, community partners, and elected leaders who believe in the power of early childhood education,” said Dr. Mark Hoffman, Executive Director of the Bucks IU. “We’re proud to keep serving Bucks County’s youngest learners and those who support them.” “Renewal of this grant reflects the federal government’s confidence in our program quality, systems, and outcomes,” said Dr. Roseanna Mitsch, Director of Early Childhood Programs. “It also affirms the vital role early childhood education plays in the broader educational ecosystem here in Bucks County.” Additional information regarding the grant and programming for the 2025–26 program year will be shared as it becomes available. To learn more about the Bucks IU Head Start and Early Head Start programs, please visit: https://www.bucksiu.org/Child-Student-Services/Head-Start-and-Early-Head-Start. ABOUT THE BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT (Bucks IU): Celebrating over 50 years of service! The Bucks IU supports improvements and advancements in student learning by providing exceptional educational programs, innovative professional development, and advanced business/technology services. We serve people from ages birth through adults, students in public and private schools along with their staff and administrators, and the community of Bucks County. The Bucks IU is also the liaison between local schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information, go to www.BucksIU.org or call 215-348-2940.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families have awarded the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) the federal Head Start and Early Head Start grant for Bucks County.
The annual grant award of $5,849,283 will allow the Bucks IU to continue serving eligible children and families throughout the county for the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025. The Bucks IU has successfully administered Head Start and Early Head Start services in Bucks County since 2015.
Through this renewed five-year grant, the Bucks IU will provide services to 362 children and families across the region. The organization extends its sincere appreciation to families, staff members, state and U.S. legislators, elected officials, school district superintendents, and community partners for their continued support and advocacy of the Bucks IU Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
“This award is a direct result of the incredible collaboration among families, staff, community partners, and elected leaders who believe in the power of early childhood education,” said Dr. Mark Hoffman, Executive Director of the Bucks IU. “We’re proud to keep serving Bucks County’s youngest learners and those who support them.”
“Renewal of this grant reflects the federal government’s confidence in our program quality, systems, and outcomes,” said Dr. Roseanna Mitsch, Director of Early Childhood Programs. “It also affirms the vital role early childhood education plays in the broader educational ecosystem here in Bucks County.”
Additional information regarding the grant and programming for the 2025–26 program year will be shared as it becomes available. To learn more about the Bucks IU Head Start and Early Head Start programs, please visit: https://www.bucksiu.org/Child-Student-Services/Head-Start-and-Early-Head-Start.
ABOUT THE BUCKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT (Bucks IU):
Celebrating over 50 years of service! The Bucks IU supports improvements and advancements in student learning by providing exceptional educational programs, innovative professional development, and advanced business/technology services. We serve people from ages birth through adults, students in public and private schools along with their staff and administrators, and the community of Bucks County. The Bucks IU is also the liaison between local schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information, go to www.BucksIU.org or call 215-348-2940.