Head Start got her out of homelessness. Trump proposal threatens that help for others

Sep 17, 2026 · Sequoia Carrillo

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Head Start got her out of homelessness. Trump proposal threatens that help for others

TaNisha Thomas found herself and her young son homeless after she lost her job a few years ago. Head Start provided childcare that allowed her the space and time to find a new job and go to college.

A Trump administration proposal would change access to Head Start for children experiencing homelessness and the kind of care they would receive if they do get in.

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