CA Head Start Programs Face Closure Amid Government Shutdown
One California Head Start program has closed, and three others are at risk of imminent closure due to the federal government shutdown, affecting approximately 1,000 very-low-income children and 270 teachers.
The closures would leave families struggling to find alternative child care and teachers without income. As the shutdown continues, more programs are at risk of closure.
Losing a Head Start program has detrimental effects not just on children and families, but also has immense ripple effects on the community.
According to Melanee Cottrill, executive director of Head Start California,
Head Start is far more than a safe place for children to learn and grow -- it's a community hub. The negative impact on regional employment and the local economy would be significant.
- A Head Start program in Santa Cruz County has already closed, disrupting child care arrangements for hundreds of families.
- About 1,000 very-low-income children are affected by the closures.
- 270 teachers are at risk of losing their income due to the shutdown.
Author's summary: California Head Start programs face closure due to government shutdown.
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