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Head Start, Early Head Start, and the CACFP meals served to children in these programs need your help

  • Writer: Samantha Marshall
    Samantha Marshall
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

Over the weekend, a news article published in USA Today states that the presidential administration is "considering a budget proposal that would eliminate funding for Head Start" for fiscal year 2026. The President's budget is a first step in the federal budget process. The President's budget showcases the administration's priorities and is akin to a list of all of the things/programs they desire to be funded, defunded, or cut. Congress makes the decision about what to fund in the President's budget, and there are many steps and negotiations in between.


There is time to share the importance of these programs with your Members of Congress. The President's budget proposal has not yet been published - it's time to take action now. Let's do it now so when they get the full proposal from the President, we don't have to change minds at that point.


However, given the experiences of the Head Start community to date: Payment Management System issues, sudden and immediate closure of regional Head Start offices, and no Head Start Director, the threat of eliminating funding or drastically cutting funding is real.


Take action to tell your Members of Congress to protect Head Start and Early Head Start. There are a few action centers to choose from:


Resources:

 

Don't miss your chance to take a deep dive into infant and toddler feeding in the CACFP! Join us at our virtual summit in May! Learn more and register here.


Our call for presentation proposals closes on April 30th! Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the meals served and programs operated in our CACFP Community! Submit your proposal to share your resources or expertise here.



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