COMMUNITY ACTION OF THE FRANKLIN, HAMPSHIRE, AND NORTH QUABBIN REGIONS, INC.
1. Name of Project: ARRA Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and Quality Improvement Funding
2. Program Options Offered: Full Day, Full Year Center-Based; Home Based
3. Counties Served: Franklin and Hampshire
4. Purpose of the Head Start Program: Head Start promotes the school readiness of low-income children through the provision of comprehensive health, developmental and family services. ARRA COLA and the bulk of ARRA Quality Funds were used to increase the compensation of Staff and Family Child Care Providers through a cost of living adjustment.