Fresno’s Head Start defies shutdown chaos while 65,000 kids lose services
The ongoing government shutdown is impacting Head Start programs nationwide. Around 65,000 children will miss out on essential services as centers close. However, in Fresno County, operations continue as normal, with over 2,000 children benefiting from the program.
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) operates 30 Head Start centers in the county. These centers provide crucial services, including nutritious meals and health screenings, to children from birth to 5 years old. Despite the government shutdown, Fresno EOC Head Start remains fully operational, thanks to extended federal funding that will last until January 18, 2019, if a shutdown resolution is reached before December 31.
Across the country, dozens of Head Start programs are facing funding issues due to the government shutdown. In contrast, Fresno EOC Head Start is welcoming new families and ensuring that local children continue to receive vital services.
While the government shutdown is causing disruption to Head Start programs in many parts of the country, Fresno County's children can continue to access these crucial services. Fresno EOC Head Start's extended funding ensures that over 2,000 local children will continue to benefit from the program until at least January 18, 2019.
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