Georgia Head Start providers raise the alarm over potential loss of federal funds during government shutdown

A sign commemorating Head Start's 60th anniversary at the Arthur M. Blank Early Learning Center at E.A. Ware. (Meimei Xu/WABE)

This story was updated on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at 1:46 p.m.

Georgia Head Start providers are calling for an end to the government shutdown, as some centers plan to close at the end of this week in preparation for the loss of federal funds.

The fiscal cycle for five providers in Georgia, and many providers around the country, runs from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31, meaning they typically expect federal funding on Nov. 1.