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flag A 2025 government shutdown threatens 65,000 Head Start spots, with dozens of programs already facing funding gaps.

flag A government shutdown in October 2025 has halted federal funding for Head Start programs, putting over 65,000 early childhood education spots at risk. flag With no ability to carry over funds, at least six programs have already missed payments and are operating on dwindling reserves, emergency loans, and staff sacrifices like unpaid work. flag Another 134 programs may lose funding by November 1. flag These programs provide essential services including meals, health screenings, and child care for working families. flag The shutdown also disrupted related programs like WIC, which narrowly avoided running out of funds after a temporary $300 million infusion. flag Advocates warn that even brief closures harm vulnerable children and families, while a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting mass layoffs of federal employees.

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