Trump’s budget proposal includes Head Start funding, WV program director ‘relieved’

Officials relieved as Head Start escapes elimination in proposed 2026 budget

In 2024, the U.S. Head Start budget was $12.2 billion. “We recognize that we have no certainty,” said the executive director of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association.

Talks of eliminating Head Start ignore program’s far-reaching impact

Getty ImagesHead Start has helped millions of children and families across America build better futures. Recently, however, it was reported that the White House was considering eliminating Head Start funding for fiscal year 2026. Given the incredible contributions the Head Start program has made in the lives of so many young children and families, it was hard to conceive how the cornerstone of early education in our country could be at risk of d…

Trump’s budget proposal includes Head Start funding, WV program director ‘relieved’

The White House has reversed course on a proposal to eliminate funding for Head Start, a long-standing preschool program that serves low-income families. Nearly 8,000 children in West Virginia rely on the program’s free services.

Head Start banquet celebrates early community support - Lowndes Signal

Partners, parents honored for 52nd year Lowndes County Board of Education Head Start held its 52nd annual Appreciation Banquet Thursday, May 1, presenting a patriotic-themed ceremony to honor parents, grandparents, leaders and community partners who support the organization’s efforts toward ensuring early childhood education for the area’s littlest learners. The event’s theme, “United We Stand” featured red, white and blue attire and decorations…