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Early‑childhood centers urge Council to restore Healthy Futures funding to support behavioral health consultants
Summary
Child‑care directors and early‑education providers told the Committee on Health that mayoral FY26 proposals would reduce Healthy Futures funding and risk removing weekly behavioral‑health consultants who coach teachers, support families and reduce classroom disruptions.
Several early‑childhood program directors and parent leaders urged the D.C. Council's Committee on Health to retain or restore funding for the Healthy Futures early‑childhood behavioral health program in FY26, saying consultants provide coaching, teacher support and family engagement that improve child outcomes and reduce teacher turnover.
Dr. Rosalina Gullosil, executive director of Jubilee Jumpstart, said the program provides weekly visits and coaching from consultants such as “Dr. Anais,” who helps teachers interpret behavior as communication…
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