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NHSA is deeply alarmed by the proposal to eliminate Head Start contained in the leaked HHS 2026 Discretionary Budget Passback.

NHSA is deeply concerned about the closing of regional offices and HHS’s reorganization without open communication or a clear plan for how the administration intends on supporting Head Start.

The National Head Start Association (NHSA) appreciates that Congress has helped stave off a government shutdown; however, level funding represents a cut to Head Start programs across the country. The…

Washington, D.C.–Ten days after the temporary federal payment freeze, dozens of Head Start programs are continuing to face challenges drawing down approved grant funds. Though the cause of the problem…

Washington, D.C.–Over the last week, a growing number of Head Start grant recipients have reported significant delays in accessing approved grant funding. While most recipients have not had major disruptions,…

Update as of 4:00 p.m. ET, January 28, 2025 – Following the release of additional guidance and clarification from the Office of Budget Management, Head Start agencies are not included in the…

NHSA reacts to the GAO report outlining recommendations for improving the oversight of interim management of Head Start grants.

Students at Norwalk High School complete The Academy at NHSA’s Pathway to Purpose coursework to earn their CDA in Early Childhood Education.