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Public Health Service Act

A major federal law that authorizes many of the activities of the Public Health Service, including health research, public health services, and various health programs.

Early care and education

Programs and activities that serve children from birth through age 5, either in their homes or outside the home. This includes childcare, Head Start, family childcare, and pre-kindergarten.

Food insecurity

When a household doesn't have consistent access to enough food for all members to live healthy, active lives due to a lack of money or other resources.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A federal agency that works to protect public health and safety by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability.

Grant program

A system where a government agency awards money to eligible organizations (like non-profits or universities) to carry out specific projects or services that align with the agency's goals.

Implementing partners

Organizations or entities (such as states, tribes, or local non-profits) that work directly with grant recipients to put the program's activities into action on the ground.