Bresnahan Visits Local Head Start Program to Read with Students
WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) visited the Luzerne County Head Start in Wilkes-Barre to spend time with Head Start faculty and students, including reading to students. While there, Rep. Bresnahan met with program leaders to discuss the critical role Head Start plays in early childhood development across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
“Head Start programs give children the strong foundation they need to succeed in school and in life,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Investing in our youngest learners is one of the best investments we can make. The caring staff and volunteers at Head Start are doing incredible work to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. It was a privilege to spend time with these bright young students and to hear directly from the dedicated staff who work every day to make a difference in their lives.”
During his visit, Rep. Bresnahan spoke with teachers and administrators about the challenges and successes of providing high-quality early education, family support, and developmental resources to children and families in the region. Rep. Bresnahan emphasized the importance of continued support for early childhood education and programs like Head Start that strengthen families and communities.
“We were honored to welcome Representative Rob Bresnahan to our Lynn Evans Biga Center in Wilkes-Barre, where he spent time reading a story to our children and speaking with members of our administrative team,” said Elizabeth White, Executive Director of Luzerne County Head Start. “During his visit, we discussed the vital role early childhood education plays in shaping strong futures and supporting working families. Our conversation also highlighted the lifeline our services provide — helping families pursue employment and education opportunities while accessing essential community resources, support and referrals. We also discussed the importance of not only continued federal funding for programs like Head Start, but also the need to increase that funding to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality early learning experiences and comprehensive support. We are grateful to Representative Bresnahan for his time, engagement and continued commitment to children, families and early education programs in our community.”
The visit highlighted Rep. Bresnahan’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational initiatives that promote opportunity, development, and long-term success for children and families throughout the district.
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