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As the federal shutdown drags on with no end in sight, more families with young children are feeling the pain. And on November 1, tens of thousands of children could lose access to Head Start and the early learning and care services they rely on, while parents could lose the stability they need to work.

Child care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. It keeps parents working, children learning, and our economy strong. Yet with Head Start grants and child care services uncertain, families face financial strain and chaos.

Congress must act now. End the shutdown. Protect the programs that keep America’s families and future strong.

It’s time to act. Tell your Members of Congress — End the shutdown today.

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The federal shutdown is hurting families and time is running out.

If Congress doesn’t act by November 1st, tens of thousands of children could lose access to Head Start and the care and services their families depend on. Now is the time for us to speak out.

For working families, quality child care isn’t optional. Parents need it to bring home a paycheck. It keeps our economy moving. And it gives thousands of children the strong start they deserve. Already, layoffs and uncertainty are disrupting services nationwide. We cannot allow political gridlock to take away opportunity from our youngest learners and their families.

Join me in taking action today: Tell your Members of Congress to end the shutdown and protect essential early childhood programs. Use https://www.ffyf.org/take-action/ to spread the word.