Head Start Preschool Centers Funding and Operation

delayed/closed

The government shutdown has caused a wave of closures of Head Start centers across the United States. These centers, which serve low-income, homeless, or foster care children, are missing out on federal grant payments due to the shutdown. Some centers have closed indefinitely, while others remain open with emergency funding from local governments and school districts. The closures affect thousands of families and children who rely on these centers for early education, meals, and therapy.