June 22, 2007
Written by Cory Chandler
The College of Human Sciences Early Head Start Program tonight honored the Lubbock
Housing Authority (LHA) and the Lubbock Health Department (LHD) at the first Pooh
Awards Ceremony; it also honors Early Head Start parents, who are a vital part of
the day-to-day activities within the program.
The ceremony is named after Winnie the Pooh, an international symbol of friendship
and caring, and honors Lubbock community institutions who have opened their arms and
hearts to the Early Head Start Program and have helped make the programs a reality.
Partnerships were made possible through a federal grant received in 2000. Both LHA
and LHD helped to provide Early Head Start with the non-federal money that was needed
in order to match the federal grant funding. LHA supplies the facilities, maintenance
and utilities for the program, as well as staff funding and development. The LHA works
closely with Early Head Start to identify potential students and families that are
in need and are eligible for the program. The Lubbock Health Department supplies Early
Head Start with personnel and health counseling.
The Texas Tech University Early Head Start program strives to ensure high-quality,
responsive services to families from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
As part of the Texas Tech College of Human Sciences, the Early Head Start program
enhances the college’s mission to further the human condition and to encourage community
involvement.
CONTACT: Georgia Godfrey, coordinator of college development and external relations,
College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, (806) 742-3263, or georgia.godfrey@ttu.edu.