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What is being cut back?

In 2012, more than six million children under six lived in poverty in America. Head Start served 1,146,468 children and pregnant women
Nationally, 57,265 children will lose services and more than 18,000 staff will suffer job losses and pay cuts
Centers and classrooms have closed their doors across the country
The most basic materials for learning are being cut back
Many programs have cut transportation, which limits access for the most at-risk families

If the sequester is allowed to continue…

Head Start programs face even deeper cuts in 2014, and thousands more families will be faced with hard choices about finding safe, healthy learning environments for their young children

“Sequestration is hurting the most at-risk families and communities. Head Start children lose health, nutrition, and education services when seats are empty. Children without early learning opportunities are more likely to struggle throughout their lives. We have to keep the window of opportunity open”
–Yasmina Vinci, Executive Director, National Head Start Program

Statistics provided by the National Head Start Association

Head Start Preschool Program

What is being cut back?