Governor Stein Calls on HHS to Protect Head Start and North Carolina’s Future

Governor Stein Calls on HHS to Protect Head Start and North Carolina’s Future Release Date Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:00 sengel Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:49 Today Governor Josh Stein called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect key standards for Head Start programs as the department considers proposed changes to the federal program. In a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Alex Adams, Governor Stein urged HHS to preserve the research- and evidence-based safeguards that have helped make Head Start a trusted model for high-quality early education, comprehensive services, qualified staff, and meaningful support for children and families. “Head Start has earned bipartisan support for generations because it pairs local leadership with a strong federal commitment to children and families,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Early childhood experiences shape the foundation for future learning, health, and success, and investing in young children is one of the most important things we can do for North Carolina’s future. I urge the federal government to preserve the standards t

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