The article discusses the alarming threats facing the Head Start program under the Trump administration, which may lead to the program's end by 2026, affecting 800,000 low-income children. Following a freeze on federal funds and layoffs within the Office of Head Start, sources reveal a leaked draft budget that seeks to defund the program, alongside cutting other child welfare initiatives. This could dismantle crucial support systems for low-income families, leaving many without access to care services, education, and nutrition for their young children.
The recent budget proposal not only threatens Head Start but also seeks to terminate various vital programs like Healthy Start, impacting families with young children.
The proposed budget for HHS suggests defunding Head Start and phasing it out by 2026, jeopardizing thousands of low-income children's access to essential services.
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