Kansas City Head Start Warns Of Temporary Close As Government Shutdown Cont'd

Politically charged bargaining continues to have a local impact . . . Here are more consequences facing local youngsters on the low-end . . . 

"Head Start services for kids from low-income families may be in jeopardy, according to the Mid-American Regional Council (MARC). Current funding ends next week, and there's no approval for continued funding. This is due, in part, to the standoff on Capitol Hill. That means they may be forced to close temporarily."

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Kansas City Head Start programs in jeopardy as government shutdown continues

Head Start services for kids from low-income families may be in jeopardy due to the federal government's ongoing shutdown.

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Local Head Start leaders are trying to find ways to keep their programs open before funding runs out in less than two weeks.