New America – May 2025
Head Start plays an essential role in local early learning systems, even in cities and
counties with additional preschool funding. Without Head Start, communities risk
losing support for learning opportunities, with children from lower-income
households being impacted the most, making it harder to build and maintain
strong programs for all families.
Why this matters to Cincinnati: Cincinnati’s local preschool efforts depend on
strong federal partners like Head Start to serve children who need the most
support and maintains equitable preschool access.
Continue Reading: Local Early Childhood Initiatives Need Head Start
