On March 7, 2023, Anat Weisenfreund, director of Head Start and Early Learning Programs for Community Action Pioneer Valley, testified in front of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy about the immense benefits Head Start brings to the children and families in our communities, the current funding challenges Head Start faces, and the significant impact of potential future funding cuts.

Testimony Debrief

Following her testimony, Anat sat down with NHSA to reflect and debrief on her experience. Anat was able to humanize the data and financial implications. In this video she shares further what she wants economists, policymakers, and the Senate Committee on Banking to consider when making future decisions that can impact children, families, and communities.