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Six Head Start programs serving 6,525 children did not receive federal funding on October 1, 2025 when the shutdown began. How are these programs staying open?
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Programs are operating on emergency reserves, lines of credit, and state or city grants. Some programs are asking staff to work without pay or take unpaid leave. Some directors are withdrawing from pe...
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