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What is happening to Head Start? On August 7, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services shared proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Although Head Start is organized under and somewhat protected by the Head Start Act, the Standards set expectations for quality and many of the services provided. What is being proposed? The proposal indicates a desire to eliminate key elements of the Standards and instead follow state requirements. While there are certainly...

Child-Parent Centers calls for urgent action to restore federal funding in support of Head Start Programs at risk of closure. Read Press Prelease here