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Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) received confirmation from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that funding for Toledo Public Schools Head Start Program has been certified and will resume immediately. Congresswoman Kaptur, Senator Husted, and Senator Moreno made multiple daily inquires to HHS to ensure funding would meet the December 1st deadline. Toledo Public Schools receives $10 Million every six months for this critical early education program.
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Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that three Northwest Ohio organizations have been awarded a combined total of more than $3.7 Million in new federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families. These awards, made through the Responsible Fatherhood Program, will strengthen families by supporting fathers with tools for responsible parenting, healthy relationships, and economic stability.
The recipients are:
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