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After layoffs and funding problems, Head Start leaders fear what comes next

Days after Trump took office, a federal grant freeze and website glitches impacted Head Start programs.
The Trump administration's announcement of a federal grant freeze caused the funding issues.
Head Start centers faced temporary closures and payroll issues, affecting over half a million children.
Chanda Hillman said, 'Everyone was locked out of that payment management system'.
Some feared potential program dismantling via administrative actions and budget cuts despite bipartisan support.

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After Layoffs and Funding Problems, Head Start Leaders Fear What Comes Next

Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services affect employees who administer the preschool program for low-income children.

20 hours ago

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The Seattle Times

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WA Head Start staff locked out and let go due to Trump cuts

All Office of Head Start employees in Seattle were let go Tuesday as the Trump administration closed regional offices in several cities.

1 day ago·Seattle, United States

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Mass layoffs rattle Head Start leaders already on edge over funding problems

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday laid off scores of Health and Human Services employees, including many who ran the Head Start early education program.

1 day ago·United States

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San José Spotlight

California lawmaker condemns dismantling of Head Start program - San José Spotlight

Congress is calling for the reinstatement of federal employees that oversee critical early childhood programs serving families in poverty as regional Head Start offices are slashed — including one that serves Santa Clara County. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla is leading dozens of senators in condemning U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy for dismantling the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC). The Head St…

16 hours ago

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