How Oregon’s Head Start programs are affected by federal uncertainty

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How Oregon’s Head Start programs are affected by federal uncertainty

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Published on May 29, 2025, 1:10:47 PM
Total time: 00:11:45

Episode Description

The Head Start program provides free early childhood education and support for low-income families. The federal government funds the program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Project 2025 proposed eliminating the program. 

While Head Start still exists, regional offices have closed and programs have run into issues receiving their funding. We’ll learn more about what the program looks like now from Nancy Perin, the executive director of the Oregon Head Start Association. 

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