LOWELL — Head Start is on the federal shutdown chopping block, and a coalition of leaders addressed the dire situation during a press conference Monday calling for an end to the government shutdown ...

Dozens of centers are missing out on federal grant payments that were due to arrive Nov. 1. Some have closed indefinitely, while others are staying afloat with emergency funding from local governments ...

(This story has been updated with details on the federal government shutdown's potential end.) Funding for Escambia County’s Head Start program is facing some uncertainty due to the federal government ...

Head Start programs have begun to close around the country while the government shutdown extends into its second month. Programs across 15 states and Puerto Rico have either fully or partially closed ...

For 60 years, Head Start has been a lifeline for Ohio families − offering early learning, nutritious meals, health screenings, and family supports that let parents work and children thrive. Right now, ...