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Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues

Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues

Update: 2025-10-29
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If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families.
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Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues

Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues