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Apr 15, 2025

Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now!

Apr 04, 2025

Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head Start

Jan 28, 2025

Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start Programs

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