Proposed Elimination of Head Start in Federal Budget Raises Alarm Across Indiana and the Nation
Indiana Head Start AssociationMedia Statement Contact:Rhett Cecil, Executive Directorrcecil@indianaheadstart.org(317) 916-0810 Indianapolis, IN — On Friday, April 11, USA Today reported that President Trump’s upcoming budget will propose the full-scale elimination of the nearly 60-year-old, highly effective Head Start program. Though the budget has not yet been released, the potential proposed elimination of Head Start would be catastrophic for working families, vulnerable young children, Head Start employees, and the Indiana economy. Head Start is Indiana’s 78th largest employer with close to 4,000 employees. For nearly six decades, Head Start has enjoyed