Among the preschools closing as of Monday are 24 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start centers spread across five states. Those ...

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.

A government shutdown threatens federal funding for childcare programs that provide nutritious meals to low-income children.

In all, an estimated 65,000 children will be impacted by Head Start programs losing funds in more than 40 states.

The National Head Start Association reported nearly 10% of Head Start children are at risk of losing access to their classrooms come Nov. 1.

One California Head Start program has closed and three others face imminent closure due to the federal government shutdown, affecting about 1,000 very-low-income children and 270 teachers.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, funding for Head Start services in eastern Iowa lapses on Nov. 1, leaving families ...

Head Start is a 100% federally funded program with locations all across the country.It primarily focuses on three and ...

The closures mean Head Start students — who come from low-income households, are homeless or are in foster care — are missing ...