Congressman Sanford Bishop announces grants for child education, family support services

The EOC will receive $4,278,717 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start grant program.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Congressman Sanford Bishop announces grant fuding Wednesday morning, for the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council Inc.

The EOC will receive $4,278,717 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start grant program, which promotes education, school readiness, and health and social services for low-income families in Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties.

“I am pleased to announce these funds that will support the continued work that the Macon-Bibb EOC is doing through the Head Start Programs for families in Middle Georgia. Making sure families have the resources they need for their children early in their lives helps improve their outlook and opportunities for the rest of their lives,” said Congressman Bishop. “This is an investment in Georgia’s future, helping our children meet their full potential and laying the foundation for a thriving community in the years ahead.”

Through programs like Head Start, children receive pre-kindergarten education that promotes their well-being and school readiness.

For more questions regarding enrollment in the Macon-Bibb EOC Head Start program, you can visit their website at https://www.maconbibbeoc.com/head-start/