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A 2025 government shutdown threatens 65,000 Head Start spots, with dozens of programs already facing funding gaps.
A government shutdown in October 2025 has halted federal funding for Head Start programs, putting over 65,000 early childhood education spots at risk.
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.
Another 134 programs may lose funding by November 1.
These programs provide essential services including meals, health screenings, and child care for working families.
The shutdown also disrupted related programs like WIC, which narrowly avoided running out of funds after a temporary $300 million infusion.
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.
Un cierre del gobierno en 2025 amenaza 65.000 lugares de Head Start, con docenas de programas que ya enfrentan brechas de financiamiento.