Federal shutdown in the US threatens Head Start programs serving 65,000 low-income children

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Programs on the brink of closure

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Families and staff face mounting strain

Early learning caught in Washington gridlock

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Long-term damage to a vital program

The federal government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is putting early education services at risk for more than 65,000 low-income children across the United States. According to a statement released by the National Head Start Association (NHSA), the continued suspension of federal grant payments could disrupt services in multiple states, affecting children, families, and staff, reportsHead Start centers nationwide are running out of money as federal grant disbursem

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