WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (CAC) received a $975,412 competitive federal grant to offer comprehensive childcare and early education for infants and toddlers in low-income families. The federal funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families’ Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership. The Northern Kentucky CAC partners with several childcare providers in Northern Kentucky to help families access needed services. 

Senator McConnell contacted U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar in support of his constituents’ grant application and their efforts to promote valuable, educational growth for children while also providing education and employment opportunities for their parents. 

“Every child in Kentucky deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. I was proud to work with the Northern Kentucky CAC to help secure these federal funds to support working families across the region,” said Senator McConnell.  “As Senate Majority Leader, I’m constantly working to advantage Kentucky and to deliver for worthy programs like this one. I’m grateful to the Northern Kentucky CAC and its dedicated professionals who are setting Kentucky’s next generation on a path toward success.” 

“Northern Kentucky Community Action is pleased to be re-awarded the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Grant,” said Northern Kentucky CAC Executive Director Catrena Bowman-Thomas. “We look forward to providing high quality childcare to our families during this challenging time and we remain committed to working for a more equitable community in which all families thrive. Thank you to Senator McConnell and all of our community partners for your support as we continue to serve the most vulnerable families.”