Heartland Head Start receives dental grant

Posted on November 17, 2017
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Heartland Head Start of Bloomington has received an oral health grant from Delta Dental. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – Heartland Head Start of Bloomington has received a grant for dental care to more than 200 low-income children and families in McLean and Livingston counties.

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation has awarded more than $175,000 to 19 nonprofit and community organizations with programs and services that improve children’s oral health in Illinois. Heartland has received $9,500.

Delta Dental said the grant will provide support for restorative dental care for older siblings of Heartland Head Start children.

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