Advocates say benefits of Head Start for Iowa children and their families are proven. If DOGE cuts it, the effects would, they say, be devastating.

She emphasized that Head Start is a critical investment in children’s futures, helping families access early education, healthcare, and economic opportunity—especially for low-income and ...

Stakeholders are wary that a final rule to increase wages and benefits for Head Start workers could result in fewer low-income children being able to access the early education program.

Five of 10 regional Head Start offices have closed under the Trump administration, leaving employees out of work and parents without childcare. Last month, the Trump administration threatened to ...