09/23/2026
Head Start Families: Your Voice Matters. ❤️
Proposed federal changes could affect how Head Start programs operate and provide services to children and families.
On August 7, 2026, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a proposed rule addressing areas including staffing, family services, enrollment and attendance, health and safety, teaching practices, and program operations.
Find more information on how that all this impact Head Start here: Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Head Start NPRM (ffyf.org) https://www.ffyf.org/2026/08/19/faq-2026-head-start-nprm/
No final decision has been made. The federal government is currently accepting public comments through October 6, 2026.
If you are a current or former Head Start family, your experience and voice matters. You can share what Head Start has meant to your family, how the program has supported you, and how proposed changes could affect your family or community.
Public comment deadline: October 6, 2026
🔗 Learn more about the proposed changes and how to submit a public comment: Federal Register :: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/07/2026-16134/reducing-federal-burden-for-head-start-programs
Your voice and your experience can help inform the conversation about the future of Head Start.