Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) delivered $27,557,609 in federal funding for the Neighbors in Need of Services, Inc., (NINOS) Head Start program. This announcement is the second installment of a five-year award period allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These funds will further support early childhood education for young children in Cameron and Willacy Counties.
“Investing in early childhood education means investing in our children’s futures while enabling parents in the Rio Grande Valley to work without the burden of costly childcare,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These federal funds will create a stable foundation for our most vulnerable children in Cameron and Willacy Counties to become life-long learners and eventually contribute to the economic and cultural wellbeing of our communities. I remain committed to strengthening Head Start programs like NINOS—a pillar of our community—and assuring every family has the support they need.”
“NINOS is grateful to Congressman Gonzalez for his continued support of our program and the families we serve. This funding goes directly into our community, supporting over 2,000 children and families each year across Cameron and Willacy counties while sustaining more than 500 local jobs. Beyond wages, this investment ensures that working parents have a safe, reliable place for their children to learn, grow, and thrive. It is a direct investment in both our workforce and the future of our community,” said David Kowalski, Executive Director of NINOS, Inc.
Since 1990, NINOS, Inc has served South Texas families with children from birth to four years of age through educational programs, nutritional guidance, dental health services, and other child-care and family support services. To learn more about its mission and programs, click here.
