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Connecticut

Last year, Connecticut serviced 8,875 children in Head Start and Early Head Start.

This year...

• 730 fewer children will be served
• The remaining children will be provided 784 fewer days of service

Connecticut Fact Sheet

Maryland

Last year, Maryland served 13,157 children in Head Start and Early Head Start.

This year...

• 462 fewer children will be served
• The remaining children will be provided 7,079 fewer days of service

Maryland Fact Sheet

Texas

Last year, Texas served 91,869 children in Head Start and Early Head Start.

This year...

• 4,410 fewer children will be served
• The remaining children will be provided 182,377 fewer days of service

Texas Fact Sheet

More States

For more information on how the sequester affects each state, visit the National Head Start Association's
website by clicking here.

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