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Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement in support of local business’ investment in early childhood education:

“Education is essential to creating opportunities and laying a foundation for success for the next generation of Hoosiers,” said Congressman Baird. “Partnerships between local businesses like Fair Oaks Farms, LLC, Lake States Dairy Center, Inc, and the local government gives Jasper and Newton County families the resources they desperately need to provide access to quality childcare and early education, and I applaud their efforts to serve our community on such an impactful level.”

Background:

The Jasper Newton Foundation is partnering with Fair Oaks Farms, LLC and Lake States Dairy Center, Inc to bring $150,000 in funding to increase the access and availability of high-quality early childhood education classroom opportunities in Jasper and Newton Counties which will increase the number of classroom seats in both counties over the next three years.