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Democratic Quotes of Support for Head Start

February 2, 2026

Head Start provides high-quality learning and care, nutrition, and medical services for young children whose families have incomes below poverty. This helps their parents to go to work, especially in …

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Republican Quotes of Support for Head Start

January 30, 2026

Head Start provides high-quality learning and care, nutrition, and medical services for young children whose families have incomes below poverty. This helps their parents to go to work, especially in …

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Shutdown 2025: Impact On Head Start Programs

November 18, 2025

UPDATE: 11/18/25 Head Start programs around the nation are continuing to re-open, some more quickly than others. As of today, Head Start sites in 13 states plus Puerto Rico are …

Toolkits & Talking Points

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

October 30, 2025

What an incredible Day of Action! Yesterday, voices nationwide united with a single message to Congress:  Protect Head Start and end the shutdown. Nearly 50 organizations across the country took …

Toolkits & Talking Points

TOOLKIT: Head Start Awareness Month

October 2, 2025

October is Head Start Awareness Month! Join us as we celebrate this important program that provides education, nutrition, health, and other services to hundreds of thousands of young children every year. …

Factsheets

Head Start and Early Head Start: The Program Overview

May 20, 2025

Head Start is a federally funded program that delivers comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services to children ages 3 through 5 experiencing  poverty and their families. More …

Data & Analysis

The First Five Things to Know About: Head Start In Every Congressional District

May 9, 2025

Head Start has been making a difference in the lives of children and families for more than 60 years. Since its beginning, the program has reached more than 40 million …

Press Releases & Statements

FFYF Statement on Proposed Elimination of Head Start

April 17, 2025

Following the news that the proposed FY2026 budget would completely eliminate funding for Head Start, FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling released this statement:  “Last night, a leaked memo from the …

Data & Analysis

ACF Awards Approximately $115 Million in Head Start funds to Serve About 5,000 More Children

October 22, 2024

Last week, the Administration for Children and Families announced $200 million in funds for early care and education –  almost $87 million in new PDG B-5 awards and almost $115 …

Data & Analysis

Head Start Final Rule Makes Big Changes to Staff Compensation, Program Eligibility, and More

August 22, 2024

The Office of Head Start (OHS) published the final rule on August 21st, titled Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming, updating the Head Start Program Performance Standards. …

Factsheets

Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships: An Overview

April 23, 2024

Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) build on the existing strengths of Early Head Start and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) subsidies, which allow low-income families to access high-quality child care. 

Policy Letters

FFYF Submits Comments on 2023 Head Start NPRM

January 23, 2024

Last week, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) submitted comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming, published by …

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