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Shutdown 2025: Impact On Head Start Programs

October 24, 2025

Federal funding for Head Start programs is dispersed on a staggered grant cycle, meaning different programs receive their funding at different times throughout the year. (One Head Start program may …

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TOOLKIT: End the Shutdown Day of Action – October 29th

October 23, 2025

As the shutdown continues with no end in sight, families with young children are facing mounting challenges with consequences that will only get worse the longer this goes on. And …

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STATE OF PLAY: Federal Shutdown and Child Care/Early Learning Programs

October 23, 2025

UPDATE Updated: 10/23/25 Shutdown 2025: Impact on Head Start Programs FFYF has two new resources that show the impact the shutdown is having on Head Start programs across the nation. …

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STATEMENT: Protect Head Start. End the Shutdown.

October 17, 2025

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, families are facing growing uncertainty and financial pressure. We have a clear message to Congress: America’s families need Head Start. End …

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