Who Are the DRS Round One Preliminary Winners? Links to Details

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Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Service issued a press release that announced the preliminary winners of the first round of DRS competition for Head Start and Early Head Start funds.The press release did a fine job talking about the facts and figures but we were curious - who ARE these agencies? Maybe you are wondering, too?  We have spent the past day and, obviously, most of tonight looking at the websites of these presumptive winners.  In almost all cases, we've shared the links.  In some cases, the agency's website was not especially easy or obvious to find.  We are sure that is on us so please, if you see your agency in bold rather than hyperlinked, send us a note and we will update our information.As we continue to analyze who is who and what is what, we'll share it with you.  At the same time, we are interested in learning what this process is like from your end...so, please consider sharing your thoughts.Meanwhile, here are the websites of the preliminary winners:ALABAMA

  1. Elmore/Autauga Community Action Committee Autauga, Chilton, Elmore and Shelby Counties, Alabama (HS, EHS)
  2. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc.Huntsville, Madison, and Limestone Counties, Alabama (HS)
  3. Childcare Resource Network, Inc.Huntsville, Madison, and Limestone Counties, Alabama (EHS)
  4. Mobile Community Action, Inc.Mobile and Washington Counties, Alabama (HS)
  5. Talladega Clay Randolph Child Care CorporationTalladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Cleberne, and Coosa Counties, Alabama (HS); Talladega, Calhoun, and Coosa Counties, Alabama (EHS)

ARKANSAS

  1. Community Action Program of Central ArkansasArkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties, Arkansas (HS, EHS)
  2. Safe Haven Shelter for Women and Children, Inc.Communities within Pulaski and Garland Counties, Arkansas (EHS)
  3. Save the Children FederationConway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell Counties, Arkansas (HS, EHS)

CALIFORNIA

  1. E. CenterButte, Sutter, and Yuba Counties, California (HS, EHS)California (MSHS)
  2. Baldwin Park Unified School DistrictCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  3. Child Care Resource CenterCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  4. Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc.Communities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  5. Hacienda La Puente Unified School DistrictCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  6. Human Services AssociationCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  7. Los Angeles County Office of EducationCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  8. Montebello Unified School DistrictCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  9. Options - A Child Care and Human Services AgencyCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  10. Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  11. St. Anne's Maternity HomeCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  12. Training and Research FoundationCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)
  13. Volunteers of America of Los AngelesCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (HS)Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  14. Children's Institute, Inc.Communities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  15. Foothill Family ServiceCommunities within Los Angeles County, California (EHS)
  16. Contra Costa CountyContra Costa County, California (HS, EHS)
  17. The Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County, Inc.Contra Costa County, California (HS, EHS)
  18. Institute for Human and Social Development, Inc.San Mateo County, California (HS, EHS)

COLORADO

  1. Upper Arkansas Area Council of GovernmentsFremont County, Colorado (HS)
  2. Monte Vista Community Center, Inc.Rio Grande County, Colorado (HS)

CONNECTICUT

  1. New Haven Public SchoolsCity of New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut (HS, EHS)

FLORIDA

  1. Early Education and Care, Inc.City of Southport and Panama City, FL (HS); Cities of Apalachicola, Panama City, and Southport, Florida (EHS)
  2. Dunbar Center, Inc.Martin County, Florida (EHS)
  3. Okaloosa County Comprehensive Head Start Child Development, Inc.Okaloosa County, Florida (HS, EHS)

GEORGIA

  1. Baldwin County Board of EducationBaldwin County, Georgia (HS)
  2. Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, IncBartow, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties, Georgia (HS)

ILLINOIS

  1. Southern Seven Health DepartmentAlexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois (HS, EHS)
  2. B.C.M.W. Community Services, Inc.Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington, and Franklin Counties, Illinois (HS)
  3. Decatur-Macon County Opportunities CorporationMacon County, Illinois (HS)
  4. Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.Peoria County, Illinois (HS, EHS)
  5. Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency, Inc.Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, Illinois (HS)
  6. Ounce of Prevention FundWaukegan Township within Lake County, Illinois (EHS)
  7. City of Rockford, Human Services DepartmentWinnebago County, Illinois (HS, EHS)

INDIANA

  1. Community Action Program, Inc. of Western IndianaBenton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties, Indiana (HS, EHS)
  2. Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.Clark County, Indiana (HS, EHS)
  3. Bauer Family Resources, Inc.Tippecanoe County, Indiana (HS, EHS)
  4. Community Action of East Central Indiana, Inc.Wayne County, Indiana (HS, EHS)

IOWA

  1. New Opportunities, IncAudubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, and Sac Counties, Iowa (HS); Carroll, Dallas, Greene, and Guthrie Counties, Iowa (EHS)
  2. South Central Iowa Community Action ProgramClarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, Iowa (HS); Clarke and Decatur Counties, Iowa (EHS)

KANSAS

  1. Clay County Child Care CenterClay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic, and Washington Counties, Kansas (HS, EHS)
  2. Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc.Johnson County, Kansas (HS, EHS)

KENTUCKY

  1. Lincoln County Board of EducationLincoln County, Kentucky (HS, EHS)

LOUISIANA

  1. Lincoln Total Community Action, Inc.Lincoln and Union Parishes, Louisiana (HS)
  2. Rapides Parish School DistrictRapides Parish, Louisiana (HS, EHS)
  3. St. Mary Community Action Committee Association, Inc.St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes, Louisiana (HS)

MARYLAND

  1. Calvert County Public SchoolsCalvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, Maryland (HS)
  2. Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc.Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, Maryland (HS)
  3. St. Mary's County Public SchoolsCalvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, Maryland (HS)
  4. Family Services Agency, Inc.Montgomery County, Maryland (EHS)

MASSACHUSETTS

  1. Community Action of Franklin, Hampshire, and N. QuabbinHampshire and Franklin Counties; Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, and Montgomery in Hampden County, Massachusetts (HS); Hampshire County; Greenfield, Turners Falls, and Orange in Franklin County, Massachusetts (EHS)
  2. Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc.Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester in Middlesex County, Massachusetts (HS)

MICHIGAN

  1. Community Action Agency of South Central MichiganBarry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties, Michigan (HS, EHS)
  2. Genesee County Community Action Resource DepartmentGenesee County, Michigan (HS)
  3. Genesee Intermediate School DistrictGenesee County, Michigan (HS)
  4. Genesee County Community Action Resource DepartmentGenesee County, Michigan (EHS)
  5. Kalamzoo Regional Educational Service AgencyKalamazoo County, Michigan (HS)
  6. Monroe County Intermediate School DistrictMonroe County, Michigan(HS)

MINNESOTA

  1. Parents In Community Action, Inc.City of Minneapolis within Hennepin County, Minnesota (EHS)
  2. Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Marshall, Norman and Polk Counties, Minnesota (HS); Norman, Polk and Steele Counties, Minnesota (EHS)
  3. Wright County Community Action, Inc.Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota (HS)

MISSISSIPPI

  1. Institute of Community Services, Inc.Benton County, Mississippi (HS)
  2. Singing River Educational Association, Inc.George County, Mississippi (HS)

MISSOURI

  1. Mid-America Regional CouncilJackson, Clay, and Platte Counties, Missouri (HS, EHS)

MONTANA

  1. Human Resource Development Council of District IX, Inc.Gallatin, Meagher and Park Counties, Montana (HS)

NEW JERSEY

  1. Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (trading as Gateway Community Action Partnership)Atlantic and Cape May Counties, New Jersey (HS, EHS); Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, and Salem Counties, NJ (HS); Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties; and the City of Sicklerville in Camden County, New Jersey (EHS)
  2. Bergen County Community Action Partnership, Inc.Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park in Passaic County, New Jersey (HS, EHS)

NEW YORK

  1. Albany County Opportunity, Inc.Albany County, New York (HS)
  2. Association to Benefit ChildrenBronx and New York Counties, New York (EHS); New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  3. The Children's Aid SocietyBronx and New York Counties, New York (EHS)
  4. B'Above Worldwide Institute, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  5. Bank Street College of EducationNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  6. Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  7. Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for ChildrenNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  8. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  9. Child Development Center of Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  10. Chinese Community Concerns Corporation, Chinatown Head StartNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  11. Educational Alliance, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  12. Hudson Guild, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  13. Leake and Watts Services, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  14. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  15. New York City Administration for Children's ServicesNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  16. Shira Association Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  17. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  18. United Academy, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  19. Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home CareNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  20. Y.M. & Y.W.H.A. of Williamsburg, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  21. Yeled v'Yalda Early Childhood Center, IncNew York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  22. Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov, Inc.New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York (HS)
  23. Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, Inc.Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York (HS, EHS)
  24. Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.Steuben and Yates Counties, New York (HS, EHS)
  25. Kiryas Joel Municipal Local DevelopmentVillage of Kiryas Joel in Monroe County, New York (HS, EHS)

NORTH DAKOTA

  1. Southeastern North Dakota Community Action AgencyCass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties, North Dakota (HS); Cass County, North Dakota (EHS)

OHIO

  1. Council on Rural Service Programs, Inc.Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Shelby, and Van Wert Counties, Ohio (HS); Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Preble, Shelby, and Van Wert Counties, Ohio (EHS); Preble County, Ohio (HS)
  2. Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater ClevelandCities of Cleveland and East Cleveland within Cuyahoga County, Ohio (EHS); Cuyahoga County, Ohio (HS)
  3. Center for Families and ChildrenCuyahoga County, Ohio (HS)
  4. Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio (HS, EHS)
  5. Community Action Commission of Fayette CountyFayette County, Ohio (HS, EHS)
  6. Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc.Franklin County, Ohio (HS); Franklin County, Ohio (EHS)
  7. YMCA of Central OhioFranklin County, Ohio (HS)
  8. Crossroads Lake County Adolescent Counseling ServicesLake County, Ohio (EHS)

OKLAHOMA

  1. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc.Cleveland, Commanche, and Pottawatomie Counties, Oklahoma (HS); Cleveland, Commanche, Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties, Oklahoma (EHS)
  2. Community Action Resource and Development, Inc.Mayes, Rogers, Nowata, Washington and Wagoner Counties; City of Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma (HS, EHS)

OREGON

  1. Clackamas County Children's CommissionClackamas County, Oregon (HS, EHS)
  2. Head Start of Yamhill CountyYamhill County, OR (HS, EHS)

PENNSYLVANIA

  1. School District of PittsburghAllegheny County, Pennsylvania (HS); City of Pittsburgh within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (EHS)
  2. Berks County Intermediate UnitBerks County, Pennsylvania (HS)
  3. Child Advocates of Blair County, Inc.Blair County, Pennsylvania (HS)
  4. Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc.Clarion and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania (HS, EHS)
  5. Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Inc.Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (HS)
  6. Community Progress Council, Inc.York County, Pennsylvania (HS)

PUERTO RICO

  1. Municipal Government of MayaguezMayaguez, Las Marias, Maricao, Hormigueros, and Anasco Municipalities, Puerto Rico (HS)
  2. Municipality of San GermanMayaguez, Las Marias, Maricao, Hormigueros, and Anasco Municipalities, Puerto Rico (HS)

SOUTH CAROLINA

  1. Chesterfield-Marlboro Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties, South Carolina (HS)

TENNESSEE

  1. South Central Human Resources AgencyBedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne Counties, Tennessee (HS, EHS)
  2. Highland Rim Economic CorporationDickson, Houston, Humphreys and Stewart Counties, Tennessee (HS)

TEXAS

  1. BCFS Education ServicesAtasoca, Karnes, and Wilson Counties, Texas (HS)
  2. Community Action, Inc. of Central TexasBlanco, Caldwell, and Hays Counties, Texas (HS, EHS)
  3. Avance-San Antonio, Inc.City of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  4. City of San AntonioCity of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  5. Education Services Center, Region 20City of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  6. Family Service Associates of San Antonio, Inc.City of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  7. Parent Child, Inc.City of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  8. South San Antonio Independent School DistrictCity of San Antonio (Including Bexar County), Texas (HS)
  9. Hitchcock Independent School DistrictGalveston County, Texas (HS)
  10. Texas City Independent School DistrictGalveston County, Texas (HS)
  11. Neighborhood Centers, Inc.Southwest Harris County, Texas (HS, EHS)

VIRGINIA

  1. Monticello Area Community Action AgencyAlbemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson Counties, including the City of Charlottesville, Virginia (HS)
  2. Northern Virginia Family ServiceArlington County, Virginia (HS); Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia (EHS)
  3. Clinch Valley Community ActionBland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties, Virginia (HS)
  4. Mountain Community Action Program, Inc.Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties, Virginia (HS)
  5. The Improvement AssociationBrunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Surry, and Sussex Counties, Virginia (HS)
  6. Augusta County of School Board Office (sic)Cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg, and Augusta, Bath, Highland, and Rockingham Counties, Virginia (HS)
  7. Tri-County Virginia Opportunities, Inc. dba Apple Country Head StartCity of Winchester; Frederick and Clarke Counties, Virginia (HS)
  8. Fauquier Community Action Committee, Inc.Fauquier County, Virginia (HS)
  9. Orange County Board of EducationOrange County, Virginia (HS, EHS)
  10. Richmond Public SchoolsPowhatan County, and the Cities of Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia (HS); City of Richmond, Virginia (EHS)

VIRGIN ISLANDS

  1. VI Department of Human ServicesU.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John) (HS)

WASHINGTON

  1. Children’s Home Society of WashingtonKing County including the City of Seattle, Washington (HS)
  2. Puget Sound Educational Service DistrictKing County including the City of Seattle, Washington (HS)
  3. Neighborhood HouseKing County including the City of Seattle, Washington (EHS)
  4. Opportunity CouncilWhatcom County, Washington (HS, EHS)

WEST VIRGINIA

  1. Kanawha County SchoolsKanawha County, West Virginia (HS)
  2. Nicholas County Community Action Association, Inc.Nicholas County, West Virginia (HS)

WISCONSIN

  1. Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin (HS)
  2. Community Relations-Social Development CommissionMilwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (HS)
  3. Council for the Spanish Speaking, Inc.Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (HS)
  4. Milwaukee Public SchoolsMilwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (HS)
  5. Next Door Foundation, Inc.Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (HS)

MULTI-STATE GRANT AWARDS

  1. East Coast Migrant Head Start ProjectAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia (MSHS)
  2. NYS Federation of Growers and Processors Associates (sic)Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia (MSHS)
  3. Telamon CorporationAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia (MSHS)
  4. Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Minnesota and North Dakota (MSHS)

Quite a list!Thank you.###If your agency has activated a ‘trigger’ and is facing recompetition – you might want or need guidance. In most cases, we can help you get through this critical period and, if we can’t, we’ll certainly help you find the support you need.We have extensive experience in grant writing generally, as it relates to recompetition, specifically. More broadly, we regularly partner with grantees to coordinate and write community assessments, as required by Federal Performance Standards.If you think you have a legal issue OR want to prevent one through regulatory compliance and risk assessment, please do yourself a big favor and call Ted Waters at ewaters@ftlf.com or Zoë Beckerman at zbeckerman@ftlf.com, both with Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP.If you are a delegate agency thinking about responding to an upcoming RFP to continue to serve your children and families on your own, but are unsure about grant writing, give us a call.If you are a community based, solid organization with your heart and management practices in the right place and think could do just as well or better on behalf of young children and their families, we can help you think that through and move forward if you’d like. Call us: 703-599-4329 or email augenblick@foundationsforfamilies.com.Thank you.

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