Head Start, a free learning program for children from low-income families, is next on the chopping block as the government shutdown nears record length. More than 100 Head Start programs are in danger ...

Tens of thousands of children and families could be affected by dozens of Head Start programs potentially closing if the federal government shutdown extends past Nov. 1. About 134 programs across 41 ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The government is nearing one month of being shut down. That means the future is uncertain for furloughed employees and government-funded programs like Early Head Start.

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown has hit day 21 after the Senate failed to advance a House-backed deal for the 11th time. Vulnerable families must brace themselves for a possible pause on two ...

LOWELL — Community Teamwork Inc. announced that it has been forced to furlough, reduce and eliminate staff positions due to the ongoing government shutdown and the resulting suspension of federal ...