Advocates are increasingly concerned about looming federal cuts to the Head Start program, which provides early education and support for low-income families. Recent reports indicate that a budget proposal from the Trump administration could fully eliminate Head Start, sparking fears among laid-off workers and educators about the future of the program. As federal funding lags by nearly $1 billion this year, many Head Start programs across the country, including those in Washington and New England, have already faced closures or significant operational challenges. Illinois and Colorado providers report that potential cuts could impact tens of thousands of children, leaving families with limited options for early childhood education. Local officials and advocates are calling for immediate action to save Head Start, as the ripple effects of budget reductions threaten countless vulnerable families nationwide.