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Head Start reports full federal-slot enrollment; county confirms program continuity amid shutdown impacts
Summary
Contra Costa Head Start reported full enrollment in federal slots for October and ongoing self-assessment and monitoring; staff said the federal shutdown interrupted some carryover and technical meetings but Head Start drew down funds without delay and is not checking citizenship status for enrollment.
Marla Stewart, director of the Employment & Human Services Department, briefed the Board on the county's Head Start programs and federal- and state-funded early education activities.
Stewart reported that Head Start reached 100% enrollment in October for federal slots (sixth consecutive month) and that the program is carrying out its annual self-assessment (the FY 25–26…
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