Here are the early childhood services that might pause if the US government shuts down again

In coverage from LAist, Mary Ignatius of Parent Voices, an RCCF grantee partner, speaks to the real-time consequences of federal instability for families who rely on child care subsidies and Head Start. The story highlights how funding disruptions threaten providers’ stability and families’ ability to work, underscoring the urgency of protecting consistent federal investment in early care.