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Jefferson Parish proclaims October National Head Start Month; ready‑start network gets funding commitment

Jefferson Parish Council · October 1, 2025
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Parish President Cynthia Lee Schenk read a proclamation marking National Head Start Month and highlighted Jefferson Parish’s Head Start enrollment and services; Jefferson Ready Start Network thanked the parish for multi‑year funding that extends early‑childhood supports to children not covered by Head Start.

Parish President Cynthia Lee Schenk proclaimed October as National Head Start Month for Jefferson Parish at the council’s Oct. 1 meeting and recognized local Head Start staff and administrators.

Schenk said Jefferson Parish Head Start serves approximately 578 children through funded enrollment and that local centers provide…

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