Head Start Programs Make A Difference To New Jersey Kids In Poverty

As state and federal lawmakers debate the future of the federally funded Head Start early education program, the Ringwood-based Center for Family Resources continues to make a difference in the low-income families it serves, according to NJ Spotlight.

Ringwood-based Center for Family Resources offers Head Start preschool programs, family counseling and more.
Photo Credit: *Center for Family Resources/Flickr*

Amy Maciaszek

12/16/2015 8:00 p.m.

In a Wednesday article, NJ Spotlight points to debates on the effectiveness of Head Start programs that have emerged as President Obama looks to expand funding and offer enhancements in preschool programs for families in poverty.

In New Jersey, some 16,000 children benefit from learning and socialization from Head Start programs, part of 1 million nationwide served by the federal program. The Center for Family Resources serves 347 preschoolers at its nine locations, along with another 141 families in an Early Head Start program, NJ Spotlight said.

As the debate continues, officials with the Center for Family Resources said they've seen success from their efforts, according to NJ Spotlight.

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