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Some Head Start childcare programs in Illinois impacted by funding freeze despite promises otherwise

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ELGIN, Ill. – Even after the Trump Administration’s recent federal funding freeze was rescinded, dozens of Head Start programs across the country, including some in Illinois, report ongoing issues drawing down approved grant funds. One of those programs is the Two Rivers Head Start Agency, which serves families, including hundreds of children in Elgin, Aurora, and Sycamore. “This program has been a foundation for my family, providing not only ed…

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Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze – FOX32 (Chicago)

Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth visited the Two Rivers Head Start program in Elgin, saying it is one of hundreds of early learning centers across Illinois losing federal funding. Some programs are unsure how they will continue operating, or if they'll be forced to shut down.

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Some Head Start childcare programs in Illinois impacted by funding freeze despite promises otherwise

ELGIN, Ill. – Even after the Trump Administration’s recent federal funding freeze was rescinded, dozens of Head Start programs across the country, including some in Illinois, report ongoing issues drawing down approved grant funds. One of those programs is the Two Rivers Head Start Agency, which serves families, including hundreds of children in Elgin, Aurora, and Sycamore. “This program has been a foundation for my family, providing not only ed…

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Some Head Start programs in Colorado face confusion, system errors after Trump funding freeze • Colorado Newsline

(Getty Images)The Trump administration’s temporary federal funding freeze announced last week has caused widespread confusion among Colorado’s Head Start programs, and some programs are reporting delayed payments from federal grants. Head Start programs rely on federal funding to provide child care for low-income children from birth to kindergarten. There are programs in 34 counties in Colorado that serve more than 11,000 children, according to …

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Kelly Joins Letter Demanding Answers and Action on Disruption to Head Start Programs

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a group of their colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of Health and … Full story here. More Sen. Kelly News Published by www.kelly.senate.gov The post Kelly Joins Letter Demanding Answers and Action on Disruption to Head Start Programs appeared first on Quorum Call.

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Some Head Start programs in Colorado face confusion, system errors after Trump funding freeze

Some Head Start programs in Colorado face confusion, system errors after Trump funding freeze kcpnews2 Sat, 02/08/2025 - 08:13 Image (Colorado Newsline) The Trump administration’s temporary federal funding freeze announced last week has caused widespread confusion among Colorado’s Head Start programs, and some programs are reporting delayed payments from federal grants.Head Start programs rely on federal funding to provide child care for low-i…

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Schumer Urges Action to Restore Head Start Funds After Trump’s Freeze

Last Week Amid Trump’s Illegal Funding Freeze The Head Start Online Payment System Shut Down Across The Country, Despite The Admin Saying It Was Exempt From The Freeze And Has Provided No Explanation Why This Occurred After Head Start providers in New York and across America were locked out of federal funding amid Trump’s federal funding freeze, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today revealed that a week later Head Start providers are now missing paym…

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