14 States are Strengthening 'Head Start' for At-Risk Children,Families [salud-america.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 3/15/2012:10 PM

By Amanda Merck, Salud America!, February 26, 2020

Communities are increasingly concerned about the rise of poverty, homelessness, trauma, and opioids among children and families.

However, few states address these issues by investing money in Head Start programs, which are proven to strengthen families, promote school readiness, and improve child health.

The good news is that lawmakers in 14 states are investing over $400 million each budget cycle for local Head Start and Early Head Start programs, according to a new analysis by the National Head Start Association and Voices for Healthy Kids.

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