“Family life is the foundation of child development, and I’m glad to see HHS support a vital program to help our most vulnerable kids thrive.”
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $10,317,930 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program through the Louisiana Department of Health.
“Family life is the foundation of child development, and I’m glad to see HHS support a vital program to help our most vulnerable kids thrive,” said Kennedy.
The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program works to improve maternal and child health, prevent child abuse, encourage positive parenting and promote school readiness.