Griffith Announces $1,806,699 HHS Grant to Buchanan County Head Start

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Buchanan County Head Start, based in Grundy, Virginia, a $1,806,699 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Buchanan County Head Start serves over 100 children in Buchanan County. “This grant for more than $1.8 million helps Buchanan County Head Start deliver head start services to Buchanan County families.” BACKGROUND Buchanan County Head Start is a community pre-school program that prepares low-income children as they transition into the public school system from pre-k. According to its website, Buchanan County Head Start consists of eight centers. ###