Stand for head start
Head Start sets children up for success in every Congressional district in the nation.
Your one-stop-shop for information about Head Start and the impact this program has on the lives of children and families all across the U.S.
The longest federal shutdown in United States history has ended with Congress passing a spending package to fund the government through January 30.
In the days ahead, Congress must act quickly to provide increased stability for families by passing a spending bill that funds Head Start through Fiscal Year 2026.
The Senate is preparing to consider Appropriations bills as soon as next week, including the Labor-HHS-Education bill proposed in July. This bill included increased funding for Head Start which has a long history of bipartisan support and is vital to helping families thrive.
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American Families To Congress: End the Shutdown. Protect Head Start.
UPDATE: 11/13/25 After 43 days, the federal shutdown has officially ended. In the days ahead, Congress should act quickly to provide increased stability for families by passing a spending bill that …
Funding for Head Start FY2026 Appropriations Process
Each year, Congress determines funding levels for all of the federal defense and non-defense discretionary programs, including those that support the care and education of children from birth through age …
MAP: Head Start State Fact Sheets
Head Start is a federally-funded program that provides early learning, health, and nutrition services to young children from low-income families. Head Start is made up of Head Start Preschool, which …