Head Start programs are still unable to access federal money

Head Start programs are still unable to access federal money after funding freeze
Dozens of Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool education to low-income children, have been unable to access previously approved federal funding, putting some programs at risk of having to close their doors in the coming days,
Head Start Providers Missing Money Despite Court Order Blocking Funding Freeze
The Justice Department has said that it told federal agencies to comply with a court's restraining order against the freeze.
Several Head Start preschools may close after Trump’s team locked federal funding
The problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump’s aborted effort to freeze federal grants.
WA Head Start programs shaken in aftermath of Trump funding freeze
Issues with a federal payment system have rattled Head Start programs across Washington in the wake of the Trump Administration's recent funding freeze.
Local Head Start leaders discuss alternative funding options amid federal freeze concerns
Last week’s proposed federal funding freeze has left a lasting impact on many organizations across the country, including one that oversees Head Start programs in Monroe County. Action for a Better Community (ABC) is one of the only organizations of its kind to have full responsibility over the daily functions of
‘It just causes panic’: Sen. Schumer speaks out on Head Start funding freeze affecting families
A funding freeze is causing significant disruptions for Head Start programs across the nation. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed the issue in a press conference Wednesday, highlighting the ongoing challenges.
Kent County Head Start program facing delays from federal funding freeze
Madonna Princer, executive director of Head Start for Kent County, said her program is facing continued delays in accessing federal funding.
Still locked out of federal funding, several Head Start preschools may need to close temporarily
Some Head Start preschools around the country could be at risk of closing temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump's aborted effort to freeze federal grants.
Sen. Schumer warns Head Start programs may 'shutter' due to federal funding freeze
But on Wednesday, Senator Schumer called on the United States Department of Health & Human Services to fix the payment system so that the Head Start programs can continue their work. According to Schumer, the freeze may "shutter" Head Start programs or force them to lay off staff.
Schumer warns Head Start programs face closure amid funding freeze
Schumer stated that although a judge blocked the freeze, programs remain unable to access funds, leaving many at risk of closure or staff layoffs. He urged the Department of Health and Human Services to fix the payment system immediately.
Dozens of Head Start Programs Still Aren’t Receiving Promised Federal Funds
Some providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours.
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