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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 by District
FFYF’s district map provides a breakdown of funding and slots by congressional district, as well as where Head Start programs are located in each district. Find out how Head Start …
VIDEO: Stand for Head Start Stories
Head Start is a federal program that makes a real differences in the lives of families. These are a few stories of the parents, advocates, and educators who have seen firsthand …
Head Start and Early Head Start Overview
Head Start is a federally funded program that delivers comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and support to families with children ages 3-5 experiencing poverty.
Polling Shows Strong support for Head Start Across political spectrum
Polling shows strong support across the political spectrum for federal funding of Head Start as a sound investment of taxpayer dollars.