The federal shutdown has entered its fourth week, and the impact on families is growing increasingly severe. If the shutdown continues through November 1st, 140 Head Start programs across 41 states and Puerto Rico will have missed their scheduled federal funding. Without their operational funds, many of these programs — which serve more than65,000 young children — may be forced to close their doors.
📢 Webinar:Previewing the "10/29 End the Shutdown and Protect Head Start Day of Action"
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28
⏰ Time: 2:00–2:30 p.m. CST / 3:00–3:30 p.m. EST
In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn more about:
Resources to support your social media and email efforts ahead of the Day of Action including the following toolkit: Tell Congress to End the Shutdown.
How to email your networks encouraging them to take action and tell their Member of Congress to end the shutdown on October 28th and 29th using the FFYF Action Center or your own.
The collective effort across the Head Start community on October 29th between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to post to your organization’s and personal social media accounts encouraging Congress to end the shutdown.
Note:If the federal government opens, the webinar will be canceled.
Stay informed and ensure your program is prepared—this session is open to everyone in early care and education.
