PASSAIC, N.J., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The AMERIGROUP Foundation today hosted Passaic City children ages 3 to 5 from the Passaic Family Head Start, offering them a special presentation entitled "Keeping New Jersey's Kids Warm, Wise and Healthy."
The AMERIGROUP Foundation provided all the children enrolled in Passaic Family Head Start -- nearly 250 in total -- with a red fleece hat, as well as tips on keeping warm and safe during the winter season. The group also sat down to listen to a reading of the children's book, "Hats, Caps, Socks and Mittens." The event represented an opportunity to promote safety and health within a very vulnerable population.
"Health considerations are very important this time of year, especially for children," said Adam Mintz, Regional Vice President, Sales and Marketing for AMERIGROUP Community Care. "Children are usually the first to come down with a cold or the flu, which is why we are providing them with hats and tips for having a safe and fun winter season."
"We are very proud to be a part of this program and grateful to receive the support of the AMERIGROUP Foundation," said Robin Nayda Burgos, Executive Director, Passaic Family Head Start. "With the winter upon us, these valuable lessons will be put to good use."
Since 1974, Passaic Family Head Start has promoted school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional and social services. They engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals.
About the AMERIGROUP Foundation
The AMERIGROUP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AMERIGROUP Corporation, a multi-state managed healthcare company based in Virginia Beach, VA. The Foundation works to create healthy communities by fostering access to healthcare, encouraging safe and healthy children and families, and promoting community improvement and healthy neighborhoods. For more information about the AMERIGROUP Foundation, visit http://www.amerigroupcorp.com/foundation.
Contact: Peter Lobred AMERIGROUP Foundation (757) 473-2737, ext. 33592
