CLAY COUNTY, Ind. – Early Learning Indiana is awarding six Hoosier groups a total over $300,000 to be used to increase access to high-quality early childhood education.

CRADLES of Clay County will receive $40,000 to construct a new classroom. The expansion will serve 10 additional children each year through early education programs. Some of the money will be used to purchase furniture and materials for the new classroom.

CRADLES is a family Learning Ministry that focuses on helping young parents finish high school and improve their parenting skills, while providing age-appropriate childcare.