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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) renewed Chicago’s Head Start Funding due to the strength of the city’s programs. According to HHS’ website, Head Start promotes school readiness of children under 5 from low-income families through education, health, social and other services.

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City of Chicago Receives $600 Million in Early Childhood Education

On Jan. 6, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago was awarded $600 million for early childhood education programming by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds will be allotted to the city over the next year five years and were awarded because of the strength of Chicago's Head Start programs.