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Health Secretary Affirms Continued Funding for Head Start Program

5/16/2025

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reassured Congress that funding for Head Start, which benefits 750,000 low-income children, will continue under the Trump administration. He underscored the program's critical role in child development and family support. Yet, persistent funding delays and staffing challenges cast a shadow over its long-term sustainability.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reassured Congress that funding for Head Start, which benefits 750,000 low-income children, will continue under the Trump administration. He underscored the program's critical role in child development and family support. Yet, persistent funding delays and staffing challenges cast a shadow over its long-term sustainability.