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Head Start update: eligibility clinics lift enrollment as program braces for federal policy changes
Summary
Head Start officials reported increased enrollment after launching eligibility clinics and said the program is preparing for a new HHS interpretation of federal benefits policy. The board accepted the monthly Head Start report and staff said they will apply for supplemental nutrition funds.
County Head Start staff presented their monthly update on Aug. 12, reporting on outreach, enrollment and compliance with new federal standards.
Key points: staff credited eligibility clinics with improving enrollment (noting an 11% increase from December 2024 to February 2025 after clinics ramped up).…
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